| Date | May 2012 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 12M.1.HL.TZ1.25 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Distinguish | Question number | 25 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Which statement applies to transcription in eukaryotic cells but not to prokaryotic cells?
A. RNA polymerase transcribes the antisense strand of DNA to produce a strand of RNA.
B. During transcription, uracil replaces thymine in RNA.
C. Transcription takes place in the cell nucleus.
D. Initiation of transcription requires a promoter sequence of DNA.
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
N/A
