Answer to Question #174589 in Biology for Bubblys

Question

Explain the difference between a promoter and an enhancer? In 3-4 sentence

Answer 1

An enhancer is a sequence of DNA that functions to enhance transcription. A promoter is a sequence of DNA that initiates the process of transcription. A promoter has to be close to the gene that is being transcribed while an enhancer does not need to be close to the gene of interest.