The transcription initiation factor associated with the RNA polymerase holoenzyme in prokaryotes is (a) β (b) ω (c) σ (d) αI

The transcription initiation factor associated with the RNA polymerase holoenzyme in  prokaryotes is  
(a) β (b) ω (c) σ (d) αI
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Which binding is inhibited by pactamycin? A- Aminoacyl-tRNA to the A-site of 30S subunit B- Initiator-tRNA to 30S/40S initiation complexes C- Peptidyl t-RNA to the 50S subunit D- Formation of peptide bond in P site

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Co-factor (prosthetic group) is a part of holoenzyme. It is (a) loosely attached organic part (b) loosely attached inorganic part (c) accessory non-protein substance attached firmly (d) none of these.

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