In a transcription unit, the promoter is located towards

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In a transcription unit, the promoter is located towards (A) 5' end of the structural gene (B) 3' end of the structural gene (C) 5' end of the operator gene (D) 3' end of the coding strand

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A transcription unit consists of a promoter, a structural gene, and a terminator. The promoter is said to be located towards 5' end (upstream) of the structural gene, the reference is made with respect to the polarity of the coding strand. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Solution" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/b-oif2fm8vfwbaoz5c.jpg" />

Q. In a transcription unit, the promoter is located towards

5' end of the structural gene

3' end of the structural gene

5' end of the operator gene

3' end of the coding strand

A transcription unit consists of a promoter, a structural gene, and a terminator. The promoter is said to be located towards 5' end (upstream) of the structural gene, the reference is made with respect to the polarity of the coding strand.