transcription, DNA-templated transcription by RNA polymerase II https://github.com/geneontology/go-ontology/issues/14854 gene-specific transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter GO:0032569 transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter GO:0032568 biological_process GO:0006366 specific transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter general transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter 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). transcription from Pol II promoter RNA polymerase II transcription factor activity