To What Does RNA Polymerase Bind to Begin the Process

Question

To what does RNA polymerase bind to begin the process of transcription?
A) promoter
B) structural gene
C) codon
D) anticodon

Accepted Answer

RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region of DNA to initiate the process of transcription. The promoter is a specific sequence of DNA that signals the start of a gene and provides a binding site for RNA polymerase.