Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 17 - 17.2 - Concept Check - Page 344: 3

Answer

This would reduce or eliminate the binding of required transcription factors to the TATA box, reducing or eliminating gene trascription and, thus, gene expression.

Work Step by Step

The key is to see the role of DNA sequence in determining the binding of key proteins, as outlined graphically and in the text in Fig. 17.8.
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