Question is ⇒ The major function of RNA polymerase's sigma factor is, Options are ⇒ (A) recognition of the translational stop sequence, (B) recognition of the transcriptional start sequence, (C) recognition of the transcriptional stop sequence, (D) recognition of the translational start sequence, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ The major function of RNA polymerase's sigma factor is, Options are ⇒ (A) recognition of the translational stop sequence, (B) recognition of the transcriptional start sequence, (C) recognition of the transcriptional stop sequence, (D) recognition of the translational start sequence, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	The major function of RNA polymerase's sigma factor is
A.	recognition of the translational stop sequence [Wrong Answer]
B.	recognition of the transcriptional start sequence [Correct Answer]
C.	recognition of the transcriptional stop sequence [Wrong Answer]
D.	recognition of the translational start sequence [Wrong Answer]
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