Question

which statement best summarizes what happens during transcription?
a dna template is used to create an mrna strand.
an mrna template is used to create a dna strand.
a dna template is used to create a ribosome.
an mrna template is used to create a trna strand.

Explanation:

Transcription is the process in which a DNA template is used. RNA polymerase reads the DNA sequence and synthesizes a complementary mRNA strand. Option 2 is reverse (should be DNA to mRNA, not mRNA to DNA). Option 3: Ribosomes are made of rRNA and proteins, not directly from a DNA template in transcription. Option 4: tRNA is not made using an mRNA template in transcription.

Answer:

A. A DNA template is used to create an mRNA strand.