Question: What is the role of the TATA box in transcription?

Options:

1. It is a coding region
2. It is a binding site for RNA polymerase
3. It is a site for RNA splicing
4. It is a termination signal

Correct Answer: It is a binding site for RNA polymerase

Solution:

The TATA box is a DNA sequence that serves as a binding site for RNA polymerase and is crucial for the initiation of transcription.