All regulatory proteins have common DNA binding motifs,which are particular bends in their protein chains that permit them to interlock with the
A)minor groove of the DNA helix.
B)major groove of the DNA helix.
C)outside groove of the DNA helix.
D)inside groove of the DNA helix.
E)hydrogen bonding groove of the DNA helix.

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Regulatory proteins typically have specific DNA binding motifs that allow them to bind to the major groove of the DNA helix. This is because the major groove provides more specific and accessible binding sites for proteins than the minor groove.

All Regulatory Proteins Have Common DNA Binding Motifs,which Are Particular