The large multi-subunit complex that links the general transcription factors to the gene-specific transcription factors is called
A) the transcription complex.
B) Mediator.
C) the operator.
D) TBP.

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The Mediator is a large multi-subunit complex that links the general transcription factors, including TBP, to the gene-specific transcription factors. It plays a crucial role in regulating transcription initiation and the interaction between the transcriptional machinery and chromatin. The operator is a DNA sequence to which a specific repressor protein can bind, while TBP (TATA-binding protein) is one of the general transcription factors that directly binds to the TATA box element in the core promoter of genes.

The Large Multi-Subunit Complex That Links the General Transcription Factors