Biology NEET Previous Year Question Paper NEET 2026 Previous Year Question Paper Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to a transcription unit?

A
A transcription unit in DNA is defined primarily by three regions: promoter, structural gene and terminator.
B, C, D and E only
B
The promoter is said to be located towards the 5 '-end of the structural gene.
A, B, C, D and E
C
The promoter is a DNA sequence that provides binding site for RNA polymerase.
A, B, C and D only
D
The promoter defines the template and coding strands.
(E) The terminator is located towards the 3'-end of the coding strand and it defines the end of the process of transcription.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A, C, D and E only

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The correct answer is:
B

: Standard transcription units include a promoter, structural gene, and terminator.

: The promoter is at the 5'-end (upstream).

: The promoter is the binding site for RNA polymerase.

: The promoter's position determines which strand is the template and which is coding .

(E): The terminator is at the 3'-end (downstream) and stops transcription.

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