BCECE Medical BCECE Medical Solved Papers-2011

  • question_answer
    Which one is the Pribnow box?

    A)  5 TATAAT 3   

    B)  5 TAATTA 3

    C)  5 AATAAT 3   

    D)  5 ATATTA 3

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    The promoters in bacterial and viral genes usually contain a consensus sequence of 5TATAAT 3 forming RNA polymerase binding site or the Pribnow box, after its discoverer. Pribnow box lies within the promoter about 10 base pairs before the starting point of transcription.


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