Which Statement Is FALSE Regarding Transcription at RNA Polymerase II

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE regarding transcription at RNA polymerase II promoters?

• A) Transcription requires binding of TBP to the -10 promoter element.
• B) TFIIB binds TBP and recruits TFIIF that directs RNA polymerase II to the promoter.
• C) TFIIH unwinds the DNA and phosphorylates the CTD of RNA polymerase II.
• D) TFIIH subunits contribute to a nucleotide-excision repair process.
• E) During the elongation phase, elongation factors suppress RNA polymerase II pausing and coordinate protein-protein interactions.

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