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Initiation of Transcription in Eukaryotes

Eukaryotic Transcription Initiation

Eukaryotic Transcription Initiation

A generalized promoter of a gene transcribed by RNA polymerase II is shown. Transcription factors recognize the promoter, RNA polymerase II then binds and forms the transcription initiation complex.

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