What is the general position of the consensus sequence called the GC box? What is its sequence?
A) promoter; CAAT
B) promoter; GGGCGG
C) terminator; CAAT
D) terminator; GGGCGG
E) attenuator; GGGCGG

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The GC box is a consensus sequence that is found in the promoter region of many eukaryotic genes. Its general position is in the region upstream of the transcription start site. The sequence of the GC box is typically GGGCGG. Therefore, the best choice is B, promoter; GGGCGG.

What Is the General Position of the Consensus Sequence Called