RNApolümeraas
RNApolümeraas, often abbreviated as RNAP, is a crucial enzyme found in all living organisms and many viruses. Its primary function is to synthesize RNA molecules from a DNA template through a process called transcription. This enzymatic activity is fundamental to gene expression, as RNA molecules serve as intermediaries in the flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins.
There are different types of RNApolümeraas, with distinct roles. In bacteria, there is typically one main type
The transcription process involves RNApolümeraas binding to a specific region on the DNA called the promoter.