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Name the enzyme that facilitates opening of DNA helix during transcription.

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DNA polymerase

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RNA polymerase

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C

DNA ligase

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D

DNA helicase

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Solution

The correct option is B RNA polymerase
RNA polymerase holoenzyme binds to the promoter, unwinds DNA (open complex) and forms phosphodiester links between the initiating nucleotides.
DNA polymerase, DNA ligase & DNA helicase are involved in the process of replication and not transcription.

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