A specific nudeotide sequence on DNA molecule to which RNA polymerase attaches to initiate transcription of mRNA from a gene is called:

Correct answer: C. Promoter

  • A. Poly genes
  • B. Genome
  • C. Promoter
  • D. Pleiotropy

Explanation

The first step in transcription is initiation, when the RNA pol binds to the DNA upstream (5′) of the gene at a specialized sequence called a promoter.

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