During elongation how many of the general transcription factors remain bound to the TATA box?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3

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During elongation, all general transcription factors except TFIIB are released from the TATA box. TFIIB remains bound to help recruit RNA polymerase II to the transcription initiation complex. Therefore, only one general transcription factor (TFIIB) remains bound to the TATA box during elongation.

During Elongation How Many of the General Transcription Factors Remain