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Prokaryotic Gene Expression

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation / Prokaryotic Gene Expression / Problem 3

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the termination of transcription in prokaryotes?

A

Rho-dependent termination requires a specific stem-loop structure in the RNA.

B

Rho-independent termination requires ATP hydrolysis to release RNA polymerase.

C

Rho-independent termination involves the formation of a hairpin loop followed by a string of uracils.

D

Rho-dependent termination occurs at the Shine-Dalgarno sequence.

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