The synthesis of RNA from a DNA template by RNA polymerase II (RNAP II), originating at an RNA polymerase II promoter. Includes transcription of messenger RNA (mRNA) and certain small nuclear RNAs (snRNAs).
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
transcription from Pol II promoter; transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter
related_synonym:
RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity; gene-specific transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; general transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter; specific transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter