Question

What is the process of copying genetic information from a single strand of DNA into an RNA known as?

(a) Translation

(b) Transcription

(c) Reverse transcription

(d) Reverse translation

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Question is from Transcription Basics in section Molecular Basis of Inheritance of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Transcription

To elaborate: The process of copying a single strand of DNA into a strand of RNA is called as transcription. The process of transcription is the first stage in the central dogma of DNA.