An in Vitro Transcription System Transcribes a Bacterial Gene but Terminates

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Multiple Choice

An in vitro transcription system transcribes a bacterial gene but terminates inefficiently. What is one possible problem?

• A) There is a mutation in the -10 consensus sequence, which is required for efficient termination.
• B) Rho factor has not been added.
• C) Sigma factor has not been added.
• D) A hairpin secondary structure has formed at the 3' end of the mRNA, interfering with termination.
• E) Histones were added prematurely and interfered with termination.

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