RNA Polymerase: Formation, Functions, Characteristics

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RNA polymerase is a crucial enzyme responsible for catalyzing the formation of messenger RNAs (mRNAs). It is classified as a nucleic acid and is primarily located in the nuclei of cells, not the cytoplasm. RNA polymerase can participate in mRNA formation multiple times, functioning as a catalyst without inhibiting mRNA production. Its role is essential in the transcription process, increasing the kinetic energy of substrates involved in RNA synthesis.

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Homework Statement


An enzyme called "RNA polymerase" catalyzes the formation of messenger RNAs. Therefore, we know that each RNA polymerase molecule:

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a.could be classified as a nucleic acid.
b.can participate in mRNA formation multiple times.
c.is found only in the cytoplasm of cells.
d.inhibits mRNA production
e.increases the kinetic energy of its substrates.


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I know it doesn't inhibit mRNA prodcution and its found in the nuclei not the cytoplasm i think the anwser is it can participate in mRNA formation mutiple times but I'm not sure
 
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b is correct for sure. That's the way enzymes work, in a twisted way that's half a definition of a catalyst in general.
 

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