E Coli Cells Achieve a Great Deal of Gene Regulatory $\sigma$

question 23

Multiple Choice

E. coli cells achieve a great deal of gene regulatory expression through the $\sigma$ subunit of RNA polymerase. Which $\sigma$ subunit is present most often since it promotes the production of most of the proteins required under normal conditions within the cell?

• A) \(\sigma\)^N
• B) \(\sigma\)^S
• C) \(\sigma\)^H
• D) \(\sigma\)³⁰
• E) \(\sigma\)⁷⁰

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