Transcription corresponds to which of the following?
A) the separation of the two strands of DNA to enable the formation of two identical DNA molecules
B) the transfer of genetic information from DNA to RNA
C) the transfer of genetic information from RNA to DNA
D) the use of genetic information to synthesize a specific protein

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Transcription is the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied to mRNA. This is the first step in gene expression and is essential for the synthesis of proteins. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe transcription. Option A refers to DNA replication, during which the two strands of DNA separate and are used as templates to synthesize two identical DNA molecules. Option C is not a biological process that occurs naturally, as RNA cannot transfer genetic information back to DNA. Option D describes the process of translation, during which mRNA is used as a template to synthesize a protein.

Transcription Corresponds to Which of the Following