Asked by Brianna Bresnahan on Jun 22, 2024
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In a prokaryotic operon, the region to which RNA polymerase binds is called ____.
A) heterogeneous nuclear DNA
B) a repressor gene
C) a promoter sequence
D) an operator sequence
E) an enhancer gene
Prokaryotic Operon
A prokaryotic operon is a functioning unit of genomic DNA containing a cluster of genes under the control of a single promoter and is regulated together, typically found in bacteria.
RNA Polymerase
An enzyme responsible for copying a DNA sequence into an RNA sequence, during the process of transcription.
Promoter Sequence
A promoter sequence is a region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene, controlling gene expression.
- Absorb knowledge on the structure and efficacy of an operon, focusing on the roles promoters, operators, and repressors play in the governance of gene activity among prokaryotic entities.
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LA
Lauren ArrambideJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The region to which RNA polymerase binds in a prokaryotic operon is called a promoter sequence. This is where transcription begins.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb knowledge on the structure and efficacy of an operon, focusing on the roles promoters, operators, and repressors play in the governance of gene activity among prokaryotic entities.