All of the following statements related to RNA polymerase from Escherichia coli are true EXCEPT
A) it contains multiple subunits.
B) it is able to separate DNA strands.
C) the sigma subunit is responsible for specific binding to DNA.
D) the core enzyme is sufficient for elongation.
E) it contains rho factor as a subunit.

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RNA polymerase from Escherichia coli does not contain rho factor as a subunit. Rho factor is a separate protein that interacts with RNA polymerase during termination of transcription.

All of the Following Statements Related to RNA Polymerase from Escherichia