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.