Which of the following is not true about transcription factors?

A. Transcription factors are considered external cell regulators.
B. Specialization of cells is determined/influenced by which transcription factors are active in the cell.
C. There are many different types of transcription factors.
D. Transcription factors are DNA-binding proteins.
E. Genes code for transcription factors.


Answer: A

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