Genomic DNA from a mouse is isolated, fragmented, and denatured into single strands. It is then mixed with mRNA isolated from the cytoplasm of mouse cells. The image represents an electron micrograph result showing the hybridization of single-stranded DNA and mRNA.
What term best identifies the nucleic acid region indicated by the 'c' pointer?
Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Genetics51m
- 2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
- 3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
- 4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
- 5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
- 6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
- 7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
- 8. DNA Replication1h 10m
- 9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
- 10. Transcription1h 0m
- 11. Translation58m
- 12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
- 13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
- 14. Genetic Control of Development44m
- 15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
- 16. Transposable Elements47m
- 17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
- 18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- 19. Cancer Genetics29m
- 20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
- 21. Population Genetics50m
- 22. Evolutionary Genetics29m
10. Transcription
Transcription in Eukaryotes
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Which of the following general transcription factors is responsible for binding to the TATA-Box
A
TFIIA
B
TFIIB
C
TFIID
D
TFIIH

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Understand the role of general transcription factors in the process of transcription initiation. These factors are essential for the assembly of the transcription machinery at the promoter region of a gene.
Learn about the TATA box, a DNA sequence found in the promoter region of many genes. It is a crucial element for the binding of transcription factors and the initiation of transcription.
Identify the general transcription factor responsible for recognizing and binding to the TATA box. This factor is known as TFIID, which includes the TATA-binding protein (TBP) and several TBP-associated factors (TAFs).
Explore the function of TFIID in transcription initiation. TFIID binds to the TATA box, facilitating the recruitment of other transcription factors and RNA polymerase II to form the transcription initiation complex.
Review the roles of other general transcription factors such as TFIIA, TFIIB, and TFIIH. While they are involved in the transcription process, they do not directly bind to the TATA box like TFIID does.
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