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During transcription, RNA polymerase holoenzyme binds to gene promoter and assumes a saddle-like structure. The DNA binding sequence is ______.

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During transcription, RNA polymerase holoenzyme binds to gene promoter and assumes a saddle-like structure. The DNA binding sequence is ______.

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  • AATT

  • TTAA

  • TATA

  • CACC

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Solution

During transcription, RNA polymerase holoenzyme binds to gene promoter and assumes a saddle-like structure. The DNA binding sequence is TATА.

Explanation:

The promoter includes a TATA-rich DNA sequence recognised during transcription initiation. The other sequences are not the promoter sequence identified here.

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Chapter 7: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - EXERCISES [Page 407]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 7 Molecular Basis of Inheritance
EXERCISES | Q I. 35. | Page 407
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