A deletion in an operon removes the promoter. How will that affect the transcript that is produced from the operon?
A) The transcript will be produced and normal in length
B) The transcript will be produced, but shorter than normal
C) The transcript will be produced, but longer than normal
D) The transcript will produced, but will contain a deletion
E) The transcript will not be produced

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A promoter is required for transcription to occur because it allows for the binding of RNA polymerase to the DNA. Without a promoter, transcription cannot initiate and no transcript will be produced.

A Deletion in an Operon Removes the Promoter