The protein that binds DNAsequences and helps RNA polymerases initiate transcription is:
A) α
B) β
C) δ
D) β`
E) σ

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The protein that binds DNA sequences and helps RNA polymerases initiate transcription is called sigma (σ) factor. It specifically recognizes the promoter region in DNA and binds to it, enabling RNA polymerase to initiate transcription of the gene. Therefore, option E is the correct choice.

The Protein That Binds DNAsequences and Helps RNA Polymerases Initiate