The enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of RNA from a DNA template is:
A. Ligase
B. Helicase
C. RNA polymerase
D. DNA polymerase
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region of DNA and synthesizes a complementary RNA strand during transcription. DNA polymerase synthesizes DNA, ligase joins DNA fragments, helicase unwinds DNA.

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