RNA Polymerase II by Itself Cannot Bind to the Chromosome

question 34

Multiple Choice

RNA polymerase II by itself cannot bind to the chromosome and initiate transcription. It can bind and act only after regulatory proteins called _______ factors have been assembled.

• A) translation
• B) posttranslation
• C) initiation
• D) transcription
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Kinked-Demand Model

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Price Rigidity

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Price Leadership Model

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