In Eukaryotic Cells, Transcription Cannot Begin Until Which of the Following

question 30

Multiple Choice

In eukaryotic cells, transcription cannot begin until which of the following occurs?

• A) The two DNA strands have completely separated and exposed the promoter.
• B) The DNA introns are removed from the template.
• C) DNA nucleases have isolated the transcription unit.
• D) Several transcription factors have bound to the promoter.
• E) The 5' caps are removed from the mRNA.

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