Question

how do dna and rna polymerase differ?
rna polymerase uses an rna template, dna polymerase uses a dna template
rna polymerase binds single - stranded dna, dna polymerase binds double - stranded dna
rna polymerase is more accurate than dna polymerase
rna polymerase can initiate rna synthesis without primers, dna polymerase cannot initiate dna synthesis without primers
rna polymerase does not require separated dna strands, dna polymerase requires separated dna strands

Explanation:

RNA polymerase can start RNA synthesis on its own without the need for a primer. DNA polymerase, however, requires a primer (a short - nucleic acid sequence) to initiate DNA synthesis. The first option is wrong as RNA polymerase uses a DNA template for transcription. The second option is incorrect since both can interact with single - or double - stranded DNA in different contexts. DNA polymerase is generally more accurate than RNA polymerase. And both require separated DNA strands for their respective synthesis processes.

Answer:

RNA polymerase can initiate RNA synthesis without primers, DNA polymerase cannot initiate DNA synthesis without primers