Question

question 7
1 pts
as transcription begins, rna polymerase binds to a segment of a gene called a(n)
start codon.
promoter.
anticodon.
intron.

Explanation:

• Start codon: In translation, it signals the start of protein synthesis (AUG). Not related to RNA polymerase binding in transcription.
• Promoter: A DNA sequence. RNA polymerase binds to it to initiate transcription.
• Anticodon: Found on tRNA. Binds to codon during translation.
• Intron: Non - coding DNA segment. Spliced out during mRNA processing.

Answer:

promoter.