The regulatory element that evolved to prevent enhancers from promiscuously activating promoters is known as:
A)the first stage of mitosis.
B)the changing of amino acid position.
C)enhancer-blocking elements.
D)the changing of nucleotide position.
E)None of the answer options are correct.

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Enhancer-blocking elements are regulatory DNA sequences that prevent enhancers from activating neighboring promoters in a nonspecific manner. They act as barriers to prevent unwanted interactions between regulatory elements, ensuring that genes are properly controlled.

The Regulatory Element That Evolved to Prevent Enhancers from Promiscuously