When considering the initiation of transcription, one often finds consensus sequences located in the region of the DNA where RNA polymerase(s) binds. Which of the following is a common consensus sequence?

A) satellite DNAs
B) GGTTC
C) any trinucleotide repeats
D) TATAAT
E) TTTTAAAA


Answer: D

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