Asked by Brendan Morgan on Jun 23, 2024

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Transcription factors that increase the rate of transcription by binding a target in the general transcriptional machinery and an enhancer are known specifically as:

A) activator proteins
B) leucine zipper proteins
C) helix-turn-helix proteins
D) zinc finger proteins
E) lnc RNAs

Activator Proteins

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences, thereby increasing the rate of transcription of genes, playing a crucial role in regulating gene expression.

Transcription Factors

Proteins that regulate the transcription of genes by binding to specific DNA sequences, influencing the rate at which genetic information is copied to mRNA.

Enhancer

A segment of DNA that can increase the rate of transcription of genes, often located far from the gene it regulates.

  • Detail the role and operative mechanisms of transcription factors in eukaryotes and their significance in the regulation of transcription.
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Ingrid MonserratJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Activator proteins are transcription factors that increase the rate of transcription by binding to specific DNA sequences in enhancers and to components of the general transcription machinery, thereby facilitating the assembly of the transcription complex and enhancing gene expression.