The Role of a Leader Sequence Is to

question 8

Multiple Choice

The role of a leader sequence is to

• A) directly control transcription.
• B) determine whether transcription can proceed through the genes in the operon.
• C) determine whether RNA polymerase can bind.
• D) terminate transcription.
• E) direct the looping of the DNA that prevents transcription initiation.

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