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The promoter site and the terminator site for transcription are located at:

A

3' (downstream) end and 5' (upstream) end, respectively of the transcription unit

B

5' (upstream) end and 3' (downstream ) end, respectively of the transcription unit

C

the 5' (upstream) end

D

the 3' (downstream) end

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