Which of the following statements is true of enhancers?
A) They are located next to the TATA box.
B) They are a part of the initiation sequence.
C) They increase the transcription of a gene above the basal level.
D) They contain bases that polymerases recognize as initial signals.

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Enhancers are DNA sequences that increase the transcription of a gene above the basal level. They do not necessarily need to be located next to the TATA box or be a part of the initiation sequence. They contain specific regulatory sequences that bind transcription factors and co-activators, which can activate or enhance transcription.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Enhancers