Q. RNA polymerase contains multiple polypeptide units. For initiating RNA synthesis it requires

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Solution:

RNA polymerase consists of a core enzyme, with subunits and a sigma factor. The sigma factor initiates transcription of mRNA on the DNA template and directs the binding of the enzyme to the promoter region. The core enzyme continues transcription.