During transcription, RNA polymerase holoenzyme binds to a gene promoter and assumes a saddle-like structure. What is it's DNA-binding sequence?

C A C C

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T A T A

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T T A A

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A A T T

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Solution

The correct option is B $T A T A$
The DNA binding sequence of the saddle structure formed by the binding of RNA polymerase holoenzyme with gene promoter is TATA .
So, the correct answer is 'TATA'

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