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Please read the paragraph regarding transcription termination and fill in the blanks with words from the word bank below (not all of the words will be used): There are two known mechanisms of transcription termination in prokaryotes. One mechanism requires a protein complex called . This protein complex binds to the , which is located on the RNA that is being transcribed. This protein complex then moves toward the stalled RNA polymerase complex and unwinds the RNA from the DNA. A second mechanism for termination in prokaryotes requires an RNA termination sequence that contains a secondary structure called a followed by a string of nucleotides. Transcription termination for RNA Polymerase II in eukaryotes happens when the termination consensus sequence, , is transcribed leading to cleavage of the mRNA 11-30 nucleotides downstream of the termination sequence. Once cleavage occurs, binds to the 5′ end of the mRNA that is still attached to the RNA polymerase/DNA complex and degrades the remaining mRNA. This leads to the dissociation of the RNA polymerase from the DNA.

For much of human history art was displayed in museums and galleries because it lacked a definite purpose. 

If the sequence of an RNA molecule is 5ʹ–GGCAUCGACG–3ʹ, what is the sequence of the template strand of DNA? Please write your answer with the 5′ end on the left.

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Phosphodiester bonds are indicated by which arrow in the diagram below? Hydrogen bonds are indicated by which arrow in the diagram below? Which arrow is pointing to a pyrimidine nucleotide? Is the 5′ end of DNA indicated by arrow ‘b’ or ‘d’?

In one or two sentences, compare and contrast the function of transcriptional activator proteins and general transcription factors.

Elite ancient Sumerians would ____ .

Many traditional cultures have special ceremonies in which participants wearing animal masks symbolically transform into these animals.  These animals are considered ____ .

48) Special senses, such as sight and sound, are converted to an action potential by: