To activate a regulated gene, the formation of mRNA is ________ by the binding of ________ to the promoter.
A) repressed, transcription factors
B) repressed, translation factors
C) induced, transcription factors
D) induced, translation factors

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The prompt is referring to the activation of a gene, which means that the expression of that gene needs to be induced, not repressed. Thus, options A and B can be eliminated. Additionally, because the prompt specifically mentions the promoter region, it implies that the mechanism behind the induction is via transcription factors, which bind to the promoter to initiate transcription of the gene. Therefore, the correct answer is C, induced by transcription factors. Option D is incorrect because translation factors are involved in the process of converting mRNA to protein, not in the initial transcription of the gene.

To Activate a Regulated Gene, the Formation of MRNA Is