The primary function of basal transcription factors is to
A)repress transcription initiation of a particular gene.
B)assist in associating RNA polymerase with the promoter element.
C)increase transcription by binding enhancer sequences.
D)activate RNA synthesis at origins of replication.
E)regulate activity of DNA polymerase II.

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Basal transcription factors are required for the initiation of transcription and help in associating RNA polymerase with the promoter element. They do not repress transcription or activate RNA synthesis at origins of replication. They are also not involved in regulating the activity of DNA polymerase II. While some transcription factors may bind enhancer sequences, this is not the primary function of basal transcription factors.

The Primary Function of Basal Transcription Factors Is to