NEETZoologyMolecular Basis of Inheritance
How many RNA polymerases are found in the nucleus in eukaryotes?
Options
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
Correct answer
C. 3
Step-by-step solution
In eukaryotes, there are two additional complexities – (i) There are at least three RNA polymerases in the nucleus (in addition to the RNA polymerase found in the organelles). There is a clear cut division of labor. The RNA polymerase I transcribes rRNAs (28S, 18S, and 5.8S), whereas the RNA polymerase III is responsible for transcription of tRNA, 5srRNA, and snRNAs (small nuclear RNAs). The RNA polymerase II transcribes a precursor of mRNA, the heterogeneous nuclear RNA (hnRNA).