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What is the function of the omega subunit of RNA polymerase?
Posted October 28, 2021
NucleusPhysiological ProbesDNA and RNA QuantitationCell Structures and Organelles
Answer

The omega subunit of RNA polymerase facilitates the association of the primary σ factor with the RNAP core and also provides stability to the assembled structure. This increases transcription efficiency in highly expressed genes.

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