The Nontranscribed Region of DNA to Which RNA Polymerase Binds

question 58

Multiple Choice

The nontranscribed region of DNA to which RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription is called the

• A)promoter.
• B)operator.
• C)operon.
• D)exon.
• E)intron.

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