The DNA sequence where RNA polymerase attaches and initiates transcription.Group of answer choicesanticodonintronexonTATA boxcodonpromoterNext

The DNA sequence where RNA polymerase attaches and initiates transcription is known as the promoter. Specifically, the promoter is a region of DNA that facilitates the binding of RNA polymerase and the initiation of transcription of a particular gene.

Here’s a brief breakdown of the other terms for clarity:

1. TATA box: This is a specific type of promoter sequence found in many eukaryotic genes, characterized by a repeating sequence of thymine (T) and adenine (A). It is part of the promoter region but not the entire promoter itself.

2. Exon: These are sequences within a gene that code for proteins. They are transcribed into mRNA but are not where transcription starts.

3. Intron: These are non-coding sequences within a gene that are removed during mRNA processing. They do not play a role in the initiation of transcription.

4. Codon: This refers to a sequence of three nucleotides on the mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid, but does not pertain to the initiation of transcription.

5. Anticodon: This is a three-nucleotide sequence on transfer RNA (tRNA), complementary to the mRNA codon, playing a role in translation rather than transcription.

Thus, in the context of your question, the term you're looking for is promoter.