A Cis-Acting DNA Sequence That Modulates the Basal Rate of Transcription

question 30

Multiple Choice

A cis-acting DNA sequence that modulates the basal rate of transcription of a gene is termed a(n)

• A)repressor.
• B)activator.
• C)promoter.
• D)enhancer.
• E)initiator.

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