Question

Which molecule(s) is/are not required for transcription?a. A DNA templateb. RNA polymerase[c. A primerd. Appropriate ribonucleoside triphosphatese. All of the above are required..

Answer 1

The molecule that is not required for transcription is a primer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The molecule that is not required for transcription is a primer. During transcription, an RNA polymerase adds nucleotides one by one to the growing RNA strand. Unlike DNA polymerase, RNA polymerase does not require a primer to initiate the synthesis process.

Taking into account all of the options, only option e—"All of the aforementioned are required"—is incorrect. While the DNA template, RNA polymerase, and the appropriate ribonucleoside triphosphates are necessary for transcription, a primer is not required.