Question

This gene sequence undergoes transcription (i.e., is copied) into ____________ by rna polymerase and other proteins. this occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

Answer 1

The answer is mRNA (messenger-RNA). In most eukaryotes, transcription occurs by firstly creating a primary transcript. This primary transcript is processed into a pre-mRNA that later becomes a mRNA by removing introns. Processing of the RNA also includes polyadenylation and 5’ capping.