The TATA Sequence Is Found Only Several Nucleotides Away from the Start

question 72

Multiple Choice

The TATA sequence is found only several nucleotides away from the start site of transcription. This most probably relates to which of the following?

• A) the number of hydrogen bonds between A and T in DNA
• B) the triplet nature of the codon
• C) the ability of this sequence to bind to the start site
• D) the supercoiling of the DNA near the start site
• E) the 3-D shape of a DNA molecule

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