Activation of the IFN-? globin promoter is an example of a histone code. Of the steps given, which is the third in this process?

A. The TATA box in the promoter is exposed.
B. Complexes containing Gcn5 bind to the promoter and acetylate nearby nucleosomes.
C. A chromatin remodeling complex such as SW1/SNF binds to and moves the nucleosome.
D. Initiation of transcription occurs.
E. A protein kinase binds to the Gcn5 complex and phosphorylates nearby nucleosomes.


C

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