Question

Select the correct option regarding the statements given below.

Statement I: In the process of transcription, the entire length of DNA is copied into RNA.

Statement II: Copying of DNA to RNA in transcription is based on complementarity base pairing.

Options

• Statement I is correct, while statement II is incorrect.

• Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct.

• Both the statements are correct.

• Both the statements are incorrect.

Answer 1

Statement I is incorrect, while statement II is correct.

Explanation:

Unlike replication, only a segment of DNA is copied into RNA during transcription.