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The precursor of mRNA is transcribed by
BiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceNEET
Options:
  • A RNA polymerase I
  • B RNA polymerase II
  • C RNA polymerase III
  • D Topoisomerase​
Solution:
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The correct answer is: RNA polymerase II
The precursor mRNA is hnRNA (heterogeneous nuclear RNA). It contains intron along with exons. It is transcribed by RNA polymerase II.

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