Which of the following statements are correct with reference to a transcription unit? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- B, C, D and E only
- A, B, C, D and E
- A, B, C and D only
- A, C, D and E only
Answer
(2) A, B, C, D and E
Solution
As per NCERT:
A ⇒ a transcription unit is defined primarily by three regions: a promoter, the structural gene and a terminator ⇒ correct
B ⇒ the promoter is located towards the 5'-end (upstream) of the structural gene ⇒ correct
C ⇒ the promoter is a DNA sequence that provides the binding site for RNA polymerase ⇒ correct
D ⇒ the presence of a promoter defines the template and coding strands ⇒ correct
E ⇒ the terminator is located towards the 3'-end (downstream) of the coding strand and defines the end of transcription ⇒ correct
∴ A, B, C, D and E
Answer: (2)