Asked by nurhidayah rangkuti on Jun 27, 2024
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A DNA nucleotide sequence that signals the beginning of a gene is called a ________.
A) transcription factor
B) promoter
C) triplet
D) terminator
E) RNA polymerase
Promoter
A region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, controlling gene expression.
Gene
A unit of heredity made up of DNA, located on chromosomes, that encodes information necessary to build and maintain an organism's cells and pass traits to offspring.
DNA Nucleotide Sequence
The arrangement of nucleotides (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine) in a strand of DNA, determining genetic information.
- Comprehend the architectural arrangement of DNA and gene components, such as promoters and enhancers.
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AT
Ahmed Tarek ZanatyJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A promoter is a region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, serving as a signal for where RNA polymerase should begin transcription.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the architectural arrangement of DNA and gene components, such as promoters and enhancers.