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Exploring RNA Secondary Structure Prediction using the Nussinov Algorithm

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1. The main goal of the Nussinov algorithm is to:

a: To predict the tertiary structure of RNA Explanation

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b: To find the RNA sequence that codes for a specific protein Explanation

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c: To maximize the number of base pairs in an RNA secondary structure Explanation

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d: To determine the DNA sequence complementary to RNA Explanation

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2. The purpose of the traceback step in the Nussinov algorithm is

a: To determine the thermodynamic stability of RNA Explanation

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b: To reconstruct the predicted RNA secondary structure Explanation

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c: To generate a random sequence of RNA bases Explanation

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d: To optimize the length of RNA sequences Explanation

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3. The time complexity of the Nussinov algorithm is:

a: O(n) Explanation

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b: O(n2) Explanation

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c: O(n3) Explanation

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d: O(2n) Explanation

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4. The difference between Nussinov algorithm from Zuker’s algorithm is:

a: Nussinov maximizes base pair formation, while Zuker minimizes free energy Explanation

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b: Nussinov predicts tertiary structure, while Zuker predicts secondary structure Explanation

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c: Nussinov does not use dynamic programming, while Zuker does Explanation

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d: Nussinov is used only for DNA folding, while Zuker is used for RNA Explanation

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5. Given the RNA sequence G C A U C G, how many base pairs will be formed using the Nussinov algorithm?

a: 1 Explanation

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b: 2 Explanation

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c: 3 Explanation

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d: 4 Explanation

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