Question

What is the consensus sequence of the Pribnow box?

• A. TATATA
• B. TATAAT
• C. TAATA
• D. TTAAT

Answer 1

Answer:

B. TATAAT

The Pribnow box is also known as the –10 promoter site. It was first recognized by Pribnow in 1975. It has a consensus sequence of TATAAT.