Transcription begins near a site in the DNA called the
A)promoter
B)enhancer
C)response element
D)transcription unit
E)regulatory sequence

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The promoter is a site in the DNA where transcription begins. It is recognized and bound by RNA polymerase, which then moves along the DNA template and synthesizes a complementary RNA molecule. The other choices are also important for regulating gene expression, but they are not directly involved in initiating transcription.

Transcription Begins near a Site in the DNA Called the