Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A DNA sequence where transcription factors bind to increase the rate of transcription of a gene, located upstream or downstream of the transcription start site.
AP course connection
Topic 6.6: 6.6 Gene Expression and Cell Specialization