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The sigma factor is necessary to stabilize the RNA polymerase at the origin of replication. True False

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This statement is false. The sigma factor is actually required for RNA polymerase to bind to specific promoter regions of DNA in order to initiate transcription. Once RNA polymerase is bound, it can then move along the DNA and begin elongating the RNA transcript.
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