Which of the Following Is NOT True of Initiation of Transcription

question 17

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The RNA polymerase holoenzyme binds.
• B) GTP hydrolysis catalyzes bubble formation.
• C) The promoter unwinds.
• D) The first rNTP is usually a purine.
• E) Position +1 marks the start of the gene.

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