Which of the following is NOT true regarding the differences between gene transc

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Which of the following is NOT true regarding the differences between gene transcription in eukaryotes and prokaryotes?

a. Most eukaryotes use multiple transcription factors rather than single transcription factors.

b. Most eukaryotes have regulatory sites that are close to their promoters.

c. Prokaryotic transcription factors usually interact directly with RNA polymerase while eukaryotic transcription factors do not.

d. Most prokaryotes transcribe multiple genes under the regulation of a single operon.

e. Eukaryotic transcription factors promote remodeling of the chromatin while prokaryotic transcription factors do not.

Explanation / Answer

Correct answer would be:

Most eukaryotes have regulatory sites that are close to their promoters.

Reason:The regulatory sites in eukaryotes are situated far i.e nearly 100 base pairs upstream from transcription start site while in prokaryotes , the regulatory sites are situated close to the transcription start site.

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