Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 30
Question: In the lactose operon of Escherichia coli, what is the function of promoter
Options:
A) Binding of Gyrase enzyme
B) Binding of RNA polymerase
C) Codes for RNA polymerase
D) Processing of messenger RNA
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Promoter gene (p) is the actual site of start of transcription and it is the site where RNA polymerase binds to the DNA prior to beginning of transcription.