RNA polymerase requires which of the following for initiation?
A) DNA primer
B) RNA primer
C) supercoiled DNA
D) nicked DNA
E) None of the above.

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RNA polymerase does not require a primer to initiate transcription. It can recognize specific sequences in the DNA promoter region and initiate transcription on its own. Supercoiled or nicked DNA do not affect the ability of RNA polymerase to initiate transcription either.

RNA Polymerase Requires Which of the Following for Initiation