Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Primary Difference

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the primary difference between enhancers and proximal control elements?

• A) Enhancers are transcription factors; proximal control elements are DNA sequences.
• B) Enhancers improve transcription; proximal control elements inhibit transcription.
• C) Enhancers are located considerable distances from the promoter; proximal control elements are close to the promoter.
• D) Enhancers are long regions of DNA; proximal control elements are shorter RNA molecules that stand in for DNA.

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