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When sigma subunit dissociates from the RNA polymerase what happens to the DNA binding clamp of the core?(a) It opens again(b) It closes again(c) It enters a semi open stage(d) It is phophorylated and ubiquitination occursI got this question in final exam.My query is from Transcription in Prokaryotes : Sigma Factor topic in section Gene Expression : Transcription Prokaryotes of Cytogenetics

Answer» RIGHT option is (d) It is phophorylated and ubiquitination occurs

Easiest explanation: In the ABSENCE of the sigma SUBUNIT initially the RNA Pol clamp is closed. Sigma makes a WINDOW of open clamp conformation when RNA pol loads on the DNA. When sigma dissociates the clamp closes again AROUND the DNA preventing the pol to fall off.


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