The function of RNA polymerase is to

A) catalyze the formation of phosphodiester bonds between deoxyribonucleotids.
B) catalyze the formation of phosphodiester bonds between ribonucleotides.
C) cleave mRNA to remove introns.
D) activate tRNAs.


Answer: B

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