Question

what is the name of the enzyme that performs transcription?

Answer 1

The enzyme that performs transcription is called RNA polymerase. In eukaryotic cells, there are three main types of RNA polymerase: RNA polymerase I (responsible for synthesizing rRNA), RNA polymerase II (responsible for synthesizing mRNA), and RNA polymerase III (responsible for synthesizing tRNA and other small RNAs). In prokaryotic cells, there is a single RNA polymerase that synthesizes all types of RNA.