The terminator versus anti-terminator function of the T box-based riboswitch used by Gram-positive bacteria to regulate amino acid-related genes is determined by

A. the binding of the T box binding protein.
B. the utilization of the appropriate sigma factor by RNA polymerase.
C. the rate of leader peptide synthesis.
D. the binding of the appropriate uncharged tRNA.


Answer: D

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