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With respect to eukaryotic gene regulation, which of the following statements is not true for enhancers?
(a) They function in tissue specific manner
(b) They function in any orientation
(c) They function as promoters
(d) They function even when are at a distance from the gene
With respect to eukaryotic gene regulation, which of the following statements is not true for enhancers?
(a) They function in tissue specific manner
(b) They function in any orientation
(c) They function as promoters
(d) They function even when are at a distance from the gene
Answer is : (c) They function as promoters
Enhancers are DNA sequences that facilitate the expression of a given gene. They may be located few hundred base pairs away from the gene.
Whereas, promoter is a DNA sequence at which RNA polymerase may bind, leading to the initiation of transcription.