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20. The enzyme responsible for transcribing ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in the eukaryotic nucleolus is

A. RNA Polymerase I
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B. RNA Polymerase II
C. RNA Polymerase III
D. DNA Polymerase III

📝 Explanation

In eukaryotes, RNA Polymerase I is specialized for transcribing the major ribosomal RNA genes within the nucleolus.

📖 Additional Information

  • RNA Polymerase I
  • RNA Polymerase II
  • RNA Polymerase III
  • DNA Polymerase III

In eukaryotes, RNA Polymerase I is specialized for transcribing the major ribosomal RNA genes within the nucleolus.

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