Question

Number the steps (1-6) of Transcription to order the events in the correct sequence. (Worth 50 points)

____ The DNA “rezips,” reforming the original complementary cross-strand
bonds
____ The DNA and messenger RNA strands separate from one another and the
RNA leaves the nucleus
____ Helicase “unzips” the DNA-RNA hybrid
____ RNA polymerase joins the new RNA nucleotides into a single strand
____ Helicase “unzips” the DNA, opening the two strands of the double helix
____ Free RNA nucleotides make complementary pairs between their own
nitrogenous bases and the attached bases of the single DNA template
strand.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

6, 5, 4, 2, 1, 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Transcription refers to the process of the formation of RNA molecules from DNA molecules using DNA strands as a template.

Only one strand out of two DNA strands is involved in the process and the strand is known as coding strand which runs in the direction of 5' to 3'.

The process of transcription takes place in the following sequence:

1. Helicase enzyme binds to the DNA and unzips the two strands of DNA. This opens the helices of the DNA and the DNA gets open.

2. RNA polymerase binds to the promoter attached to the DNA and forms the single strand.

3. The RNA nucleotides form complementary base pairs with the DNA and the RNA strand. A new complementary strand is made using complementary base pairing.

4. DNA helicase unzips the DNA and RNA hybrid.

5. The DNA and RNA get separated and the mRNA molecule formed in the nucleus exits the nucleus.

6. The two-strand of DNA is again joined via complementary base-pairing rule.