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a. Explain why this gel provides evidence that the cloned DNA may act as a promoter sequence.
b. Approximately what length is the DNA region protected by RNA pol II and TFIIs?
c. What additional genetic experiments would you suggest to verify that this region of cloned DNA contains a functional promoter?
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