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What is the role of RNA polymerase III in the process of transcription in eukaryotes? (1) Transcribes rRNAs (28S, 18S and 5.8S) (2) Transcribes tRNA, 5s rRNA and snRNA (3) Transcribes precursor of mRNA (4) Transcribes only snRNAs

Correct option:(2)Transcribes tRNA, 5s rRNA and snRNA
Solution:

  • RNA polymerase III transcribes tRNA, ScRNA,5S rRNA and SnRNA.
  • RNA polymerase I transcribes 5.8S, 18S and 28S rRNA.
  • RNA polymerase II transcribes hnRNA which is precursor of mRNA