Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 170

Question: During transcription, the DNA site at which RNA polymerase binds is called:

Options:

A) Enhancer

B) Promoter

C) Regulator

D) Receptor

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] Regulator is a gene which forms a biochemical for suppressing the activity of operator gene.

Promoter is the gene which provides the point of attachment to RNA polymerase required for transcription of structural genes.