What Provides the Energy for Rho-Dependent Chain Termination

question 78

Multiple Choice

What provides the energy for rho-dependent chain termination?

• A) ATP hydrolysis distinct from any incorporation into the chain.
• B) Nucleotide hydrolysis associated with incorporation into the chain.
• C) Torsional stress built into the separating DNA strands.
• D) There is no energy requirement.

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