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Cell Biology

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Set 6 The Mechanism Of Transcription In Bacteria

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following is true about the holoenzyme in an open complex?

A)The DNA is bound mainly to the sigma-subunit.
B)There no interaction between the sigma factor and the -10 region.
C)There are two Na+ ions in the core enzyme .
D)Region 2.4 of the sigma-factor binds to the -35 region.
E)The DNA is bound mainly to the sigma-subunit and there no interaction between the sigma factor and the -10 region are both true.

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Question 2

(Short Answer)

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______________ can be used to block initiation of RNA synthesis.

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Question 3

(True False)

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The sigma subunit in RNA polymerase is necessary for the transcription of intermediate genes and RNA elongation.

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