What does a terminator
sequence do?
A. tells RNA polymerase to START
transcription
B. tells RNA polymerase to STOP
transcription
C. tells the DNA strand to attach to RNA
polymerase
A terminator sequence, also known as a transcription termination signal, is a specific DNA sequence that signals the RNA polymerase to stop transcription. When the RNA polymerase encounters a terminator sequence, it recognizes it as a signal to release the newly synthesized RNA molecule and detach from the DNA template strand. This termination process is crucial for accurately ending the transcription process and producing a complete RNA molecule.