What domain of a transcription factor is responsible for recognizing and associating with specific DNA base pair sequences?
A)the DNA-binding domain
B)the activation domain
C)the repression domain
D)the DNA-unwinding domain
E)the DNA-derepression domain

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The DNA-binding domain is responsible for recognizing and binding to specific DNA sequences. This domain contains amino acid residues that interact specifically with the DNA bases through hydrogen bonding and other interactions, allowing the factor to recognize and bind to its target sequences.

What Domain of a Transcription Factor Is Responsible for Recognizing