Where in the Sequence of a Eukaryotic Gene Would One

Question

Where in the sequence of a eukaryotic gene would one find the TATA box?
A) in the coding region
B) at the transcription start point
C) in the terminator
D) in the promoter

Accepted Answer

The TATA box is located in the promoter region of a gene, upstream of the transcription start site. It is a crucial element for the initiation of transcription in eukaryotic genes, serving as a binding site for transcription factors and the RNA polymerase II complex.