PROMOTERS (GENETICS)
\pɹəmˈə͡ʊtəz d͡ʒɛnˈɛtɪks], \pɹəmˈəʊtəz dʒɛnˈɛtɪks], \p_ɹ_ə_m_ˈəʊ_t_ə_z__ dʒ_ɛ_n_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_k_s]\
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DNA sequences which are recognized (directly or indirectly) and bound by a DNA-dependent RNA polymerase during the initiation of transcription. Highly conserved sequences within the promoter include the Pribnow box in bacteria and the TATA BOX in eukaryotes.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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