What name is given to sequences that are found on the same molecule of DNA and contain information such as promoter sites?
A) cis-acting sequences
B) trans-acting sequences
C) syn-acting sequences
D) anti-acting sequences
E) None of the answers is correct.

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cis-acting sequences are regions of non-coding DNA which regulate the transcription of nearby genes. These sequences, such as promoters, enhancers, and silencers, are located on the same molecule of DNA as the genes they regulate.

What Name Is Given to Sequences That Are Found on the Same