1. What does RNA polymerase bind to during the initiation phase of transcription in prokaryotic cells? Group of answer choices Promoter Ribosome TATA box Telomere 2. Which statement best describes the initiation of transcription in eukaryotes? Group of answer choices RNA polymerase binds to the promoter sequence RNA polymerase binds to the TATA box Transcription factors bind to the TATA box Transcription factors bind to RNA polymerase, and then locate the promoter sequence.