Transcription factors function in the expression of genes by

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Transcription factors function in the regulation of gene expression, specifically by turning the transcription of specific genes on or off. They bind to specific DNA sequences and either promote or inhibit the initiation of transcription.

Option A is incorrect as transcription factors do not initiate transcription but rather help initiate it. Option B is incorrect as transcription factors do not associate to initiate translation, but rather transcription. Option D is incorrect as transcription factors do not halt the activity of RNA polymerase but direct it.

Transcription Factors Function in the Expression of Genes by