Sigma factors are responsible for Choose one: A. mRNA binding to promoter regions. B. helping replicate the DNA helix. C. nonselective binding of RNA polymerase to DNA. D. binding of RNA polymerase to consensus sequences on DNA.

Binding of RNA polymerase to consensus sequences on DNA.

Explanation:

A σ factor or sigma factor is known as a protein that is needed for the initiating of the transcription process in bacteria. It is known as a bacterial transcription initiation factor that helps to enable specific binding of RNAP (RNA polymerase) to gene promoters.

The σ factor, together with RNA polymerase, is called the RNA polymerase holoenzyme complex (which is required for the initiation of the transcription process). The σ subunit of prokaryotic RNAP consensus sequences found in the promoter region which is present in the upstream of the transcription start sight. A promoter is known as a DNA sequence where the transcription machinery binds and starts the transcription process.

c. is the correct answer