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In a transcription unit, the promoter is located towards ___  the structural gene and terminator is located towards __ of the coding strand.
 

Option: 1

only upstream


Option: 2

only downstream 
 


Option: 3

upstream , downstream
 


Option: 4

downstream , upstream


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As learnt in Introduction to Transcription & Transcription Unit -  

  • The promoter is said to be located towards 5' -end (upstream) of the structural gene.
  • The terminator is located towards 3' -end (downstream) of the coding strand and it usually defines the end of the process of transcription.
  • Hence, the correct option is (c).

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