During the stringent response, ppGpp-regulated genes for amino acid biosynthesis have a(n) ________-rich promoter, thus forming a ________ open initiation complex.   

A. GC-rich; more stable
B. AT-rich; less stable
C. GC-rich; less stable
D. AT-rich; more stable


Answer: D

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