During transcription, what happens to the RNA polymerase if a repressor protein attaches to the operator? It b

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During transcription, what happens to the RNA polymerase if a repressor protein attaches to the operator?
It begins transcription.
It begins translation.
It cannot attach to enzyme 1.
It cannot attach to the promoter.

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It cannot attach to the promoter.

Explanation: when a repressor binds the operator, it blocks RNA polymerase from binding the promoter (or from initiating transcription), so transcription is prevented.

During transcription, what happens to the RNA polymerase if a repressor protein attaches to the operator?
It begins transcription.
It begins translation.
It cannot attach to enzyme 1.
It cannot attach to the promoter.

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During transcription, what happens to the RNA polymerase if a repressor protein attaches to the operator? It begins transcription. It begins translation. It cannot attach to enzyme 1. It cannot attach to the promoter.

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During transcription, what happens to the RNA polymerase if a repressor protein attaches to the operator?
It begins transcription.
It begins translation.
It cannot attach to enzyme 1.
It cannot attach to the promoter.