Which of the Following Is NOT Part of Initiation of Transcription

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of initiation of transcription?

• A) -10 and -35 sequences
• B) binding of RNA polymerase to the beginning of the gene
• C) melting of the helix
• D) binding of sigma factor to promoter followed by binding of core RNA polymerase
• E) base pairing of the first nucleotide of the RNA

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