Question
Describe the initiation process of transcription in bacteria.
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Answer
Initiation process of transcription in bacteria:
- The DNA strand with 3' → 5' polarity acts as the template.
- The DNA-dependent RNA polymerase binds transiently to an initiation factor (Sigma o factor) and binds to a specific sequence on the DNA, called promoter, to initiate transcription.
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