Consensus Sequences (Short Segments of DNA) Appear in the Boundaries

question 44

Multiple Choice

Consensus sequences (short segments of DNA) appear in the boundaries between introns and exons of various genes. These sequences appear to be involved in

• A) directing the polymerases to the appropriate place on the DNA for transcription to begin.
• B) the splicing of introns out of the DNA.
• C) allowing the transcription to stop at the appropriate spot.
• D) catalyzing the synthesis of a protein.
• E) None of the above

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