The portion of DNA in Which RNA polymerase binds and starts transcription is called______________?
Correct answer: D. Promoter region
- A. Terminator
- B. Anti terminator
- C. Operator
- D. Promoter region
Explanation
The promoter is the DNA region recognized by RNA polymerase to begin transcription. A terminator signals the end of transcription, while an operator mainly regulates transcription in operons.
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