A substance that directly activates gene transcription is likely acting as a:
A) messenger ribonucleic acid.
B) polymorphism.
C) epigenetic stimulus.
D) transcription factor.

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A substance that directly activates gene transcription is likely acting as a transcription factor. Transcription factors are proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences and regulate gene expression by either promoting or inhibiting transcription.

A Substance That Directly Activates Gene Transcription Is Likely Acting