Which of the following correctly describes a promoter? NEET Biology MCQ
Last updated: July 30, 2026
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Which of the following correctly describes a promoter?
AIt is a DNA sequence where RNA polymerase recognizes and binds during transcription.
BIt is a DNA sequence that can generate mRNA after transcription.
CIt is a DNA sequence that inhibits or represses gene transcription.
DIt is a protein that promotes gene transcription.
Correct answer: A. It is a DNA sequence where RNA polymerase recognizes and binds during transcription.
Promoters are specific DNA sequences where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription. They do not generate mRNA directly, nor do they inhibit or promote gene transcription as proteins; rather, they act as binding sites for the enzyme.
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