Which sequence nearby helps start translation in E. coli?
AShine-Dalgarno motif
BTATA box region
COperator region
DPoly-A tail region
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Shine-Dalgarno motif
In E. coli the Shine-Dalgarno sequence and initiation factors are needed along with the start codon.
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