Question

What is the primary function of the Structural Gene within a transcription unit?

Options

• Determines the polarity of the coding strand

• Signals the end of transcription

• Provides a binding site for RNA polymerase

• Carries the information to be transcribed into RNA

Answer 1

The Structural Gene is the DNA sequence located between the promoter and terminator that carries the genetic information to be transcribed into RNA. This region encodes the actual transcript that will be processed and translated into protein in eukaryotes or directly translated in prokaryotes.