Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780357093795
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING (CUSTOM)
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Chapter 9, Problem 2SQ
A binding .site for RNA polymerase is called a ___ .
- a. gene
- b. promoter
- c. codon
- d. protein
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
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