Promoter A that controls gene C and promoter B that controls…
Promoter A that controls gene C and promoter B that controls gene D are both recognized by the σ70 subunit in E. coli. When the σ70 subunit is active, the transcription of gene C is initiated once every 30 seconds on average and the transcription of gene D is initiated once every 3 seconds on average. Which promoter has a greater affinity for the σ70 subunit?