What is a primary function of transcription factors?
A) They regulate the synthesis of DNA in response to a signal.
B) They convert ATP into cAMP.
C) They control gene expression.
D) They regulate the release of calcium from the endoplasmic reticulum.

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Transcription factors are proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences to control the flow (or transcription) of genetic information from DNA to mRNA. Their primary function is to regulate gene expression by either promoting or inhibiting the transcription of genes.

What Is a Primary Function of Transcription Factors