In prokaryotes, the form of RNA polymerase that can accurately initiate synthesis of RNA is called

A. the core polymerase.
B. the holoenzyme.
C. the sigma subunit.
D. RNA polymerase II.
E. RNA polymerase III.


Answer: B

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