The progesterone receptor (PR) is a steroid hormone receptor and transcription factor. The protein SRC-1, which does not bind DNA by itself, can bind to PR and increase expression of genes regulated by PR. Based on this information, SRC-1 is best described as a(n)

A. inducer.
B. general transcription factor.
C. specific transcription factor.
D. coactivator.


Answer: D

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