Prokaryotic Transcription

Question 1

Where does sigma factor of RNA Pol II bind?

Answer 1

To the -10 and -35 sites

Question 2

What are the steps in RNA Pol II elongation

Answer 2

1.) the polymerase unwinds ~15 bp of DNA
2.) After ~10 nt, sigma factor is released
3.) Polymerase runs along the gene until reaching a termination signal