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Enhancers

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Enhancers are sequences of DNA that increase the likelihood of transcription by providing binding sites for proteins known as transcription factors.

AP course connection

Topic 6.5: 6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression

Unit 6
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