Gene Expression · Botany

What is a promoter in gene expression?

  1. Protein-coding region of the structural gene
  2. Termination signal
  3. RNA processing site
  4. DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds
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Correct answer: DNA sequence where RNA polymerase binds

A promoter is a DNA sequence that signals the start of transcription. RNA polymerase binds here to begin RNA synthesis.

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