Asked by Cherry Recuero on May 08, 2024
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These serve as DNA binding sites for activators.
A) transcription factors
B) enhancers
C) repressors
D) activators
E) silencers
DNA Binding Sites
Specific sequences in the DNA to which proteins such as transcription factors can bind, influencing the regulation of genes.
Activators
Molecules that increase the activity of enzymes or other proteins, often playing critical roles in metabolic and signaling pathways.
- Detail the roles played by transcription factors, enhancers, silencers, and activators in the process of gene expression.
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Chris KussowMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Enhancers are DNA sequences that serve as binding sites for activators, which promote transcription.
Learning Objectives
- Detail the roles played by transcription factors, enhancers, silencers, and activators in the process of gene expression.