Which of the following occurs when RNA polymerase attaches to the promoter DNA?

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When RNA polymerase attaches to the promoter DNA, it initiates the transcription process by starting to synthesize a new RNA molecule. Therefore, the correct answer is D. A is incorrect because the initiation of a new polypeptide chain is related to translation, not transcription. B is incorrect because the elongation of the growing RNA molecule occurs after the initiation step, as RNA polymerase adds new nucleotides to the growing RNA chain. C is also incorrect because termination of the RNA molecule occurs when RNA polymerase reaches a termination signal at the end of a gene.

Which of the Following Occurs When RNA Polymerase Attaches to the Promoter