During a research event,the s subunit is removed from the RNA polymerase enzyme.How will this affect the initiation of transcription?
A) Transcription will initiate and proceed normally
B) Transcription initiation will be stopped
C) Transcription will initiate at random spots along the template
D) All of these
E) None of these

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The sigma (s) subunit of RNA polymerase is crucial for recognizing the promoter regions on DNA, which are specific sequences where transcription begins. Without the sigma subunit, the RNA polymerase may bind to DNA but will not be able to accurately locate the promoter, leading to initiation at random spots.

During a Research Event,the S Subunit Is Removed from the RNA