Question

Explain the process of transcription in eukaryotes nature

Answer 1

Transcription

• The process of copying the genetic information from one strand of the DNA into RNA is called transcription.

• The process of transcription is governed by the principle of complementarity.

• During transcription, only a segment of DNA and only one of its strand is copied into RNA.

• It is because if both the strands are copied they would code for RNA molecule with different sequences.

• The sequences of amino acids in protein synthesised by the two strands of DNA segment would be different.

• It would complicate the genetic information mechanism.

• If two RNA molecules produced, they would be complementary to each other and form a double stranded RNA this could prevent translation.