Which of the following is a characteristic of rho (ρ)factor?
A)It winds transcript and template to free nascent RNA.
B)It recognizes and binds U-rich regions of RNA transcripts.
C)Its binding regions must be ribosome free.
D)It advances in the 3'→5' direction to the transcription bubble.

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Rho factor is a helicase that terminates transcription by binding to RNA at specific sites that are free of ribosomes, allowing it to catch up to the RNA polymerase and release the nascent RNA.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Rho (ρ)Factor