As Transcription Begins, RNA Polymerase Binds to a Segment of a Gene

question 60

Multiple Choice

As transcription begins, RNA polymerase binds to a segment of a gene called

• A) a promoter.
• B) an intron.
• C) a start codon.
• D) an anticodon.

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Definitions:

Osteoporosis

A bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, resulting in fragile bones and an increased risk of fractures.

Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit information through electrical and chemical signals; they are the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system.

Sensory Receptors

Biological structures designed to detect changes in the environment, such as touch, temperature, or light, and transmit this information to the nervous system.

Muscle Strength

The maximum amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert against an external load.