<prompt> To initiate transcription RNA polymerase does not require which one of the following:Template ds DNAActivated precursors ATP, GTP, UTP, CTPDivalent metal ions Mn2, Mg2Primer  <response>: DNA polymerase can only elongate existing polynucleotide chains, and thus requires a primer. RNA polymerase can initiate RNA synthesis de novo and hence does not require a primer. Ref: Molecular Biology of the Gene Watson, 2004, Page 376 ; Lippincotts Illustrated Q A Review of Biochemistry by Michael A. Lieberman, Rick Ricer, 2009, Page 294 