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(n)

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

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Definitions:

Contaminated Water

Water that has been polluted by harmful substances, making it unsafe for consumption or use.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that includes jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, and hydras, characterized by a simple body structure with a single opening and tentacles with stinging cells.

Stinging Cells

are specialized cells found in various marine organisms such as jellyfish and corals, used for capturing prey and defense by discharging toxic substances.

Toxin-Filled Capsule

A structure containing poisonous substances, often produced by microorganisms as a defense mechanism or to attack other cells.