Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Role of General

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of general transcription factors in eukaryotes?

• A)They are required for the expression of specific protein-encoding genes.
• B)They bind to other proteins or to a sequence element within the promoter called the TATA box.
• C)They inhibit RNA polymerase binding to the promoter and begin transcribing.
• D)They usually lead to a high level of transcription even without additional specific transcription factors.