In eukaryotes, general transcription factors _____

A) are required for the expression of specific protein-encoding genes
B) bind to other proteins or to the TATA box
C) inhibit RNA polymerase binding to the promoter and begin transcribing
D) usually lead to a high level of transcription even without additional specific transcription factors
E) bind to sequences just after the start site of transcription


Answer: B

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