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During transcription, holoenzyme RNA polymerase binds to a DNA sequence and the DNA assumes a saddle like structure at that point. What is that sequence called ?

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AAAT box
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TATA box
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Solution

The correct option is B TATA box
The TATA box is a DNA sequence which is usually found in the promoter region. The segment of DNA involved in transcription is cistron, which has a promoter region where initiation is started. The TATA box is a binding site of general transcription factors or the histone proteins. Tata box is a sequence which is located upstream of the transcription start site.
So, the correct option is 'TATA box'

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