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Which of the following statements about RNA biosynthesis is correct?

a. A DNA template is not required for RNA biosynthesis in eukaryotes

b. In eukaryotes, a single type of RNA polymerase makes rRNA, mRNA and tRNA

c. RNA biosynthesis proceeds in a 3'-5' direction

d. RNA polymerase can initiate transcription anywhere along the DNA double helix

e. UTP is a substrate for RNA polymerase

Using the table below, determine which of the following displays a correct match among the DNA template strand, mrNA, and protein. (Note: Both DNA template strand and mRNA are give in a 5'-3' direction - you may use a table of the genetic code if you would like.)

a. Row A

b. Row B

c. Row C

d. Row D

e. Row E

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John C. Lee, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Medical Education, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio