What is the Term for Transcription Factors That Decrease Transcriptional

Question

What is the term for transcription factors that decrease transcriptional activity?
A)deregulators
B)depleters
C)regulators
D)repressors
E)TBPs

Accepted Answer

Repressors are transcription factors that decrease transcriptional activity by binding to specific DNA sequences and inhibiting the transcription of genes.