Term Name: | cytosolic DNA-directed RNA polymerase complex |
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Definition: | The eubacterial DNA-directed RNA polymerase is a multisubunit complex with a core composed of the essential subunits beta-prime, beta, and two copies of alpha and a fifth nonessential subunit called omega. An additional subunit, a sigma factor, is required for promoter recognition and specificity. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0000345] QuickGO AmiGO |