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Exploring RNA Secondary Structure Prediction using the Nussinov Algorithm

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1. RNA secondary structure is formed by

a: The linear sequence of nucleotides in RNA Explanation

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b: The three-dimensional conformation of RNA Explanation

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c: The folding pattern formed by base-pairing interactions within RNA Explanation

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d: The process of RNA being transcribed from DNA Explanation

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2. The difference between RNA from DNA in terms of structure is

a: RNA is double-stranded, while DNA is single-stranded Explanation

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b: RNA contains thymine instead of uracil Explanation

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c: RNA does not play a role in protein synthesis Explanation

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d: RNA has a ribose sugar instead of deoxyribose Explanation

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3. The base pairs are considered Watson-Crick pairs in RNA is:

a: A-T and G-C Explanation

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b: A-U and G-C Explanation

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c: A-C and G-U Explanation

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d: T-U and C-G Explanation

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4. RNA secondary structure prediction important because

a: It helps in understanding RNA function and interactions Explanation

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b: It is essential for designing RNA-based drugs and therapies Explanation

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c: It aids in studying RNA-protein interactions Explanation

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d: All of the above Explanation

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The factors contributes to RNA tertiary structure stability is:

a: Base stacking interactions Explanation

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b: Hydrogen bonding and metal ion coordination Explanation

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c: Coaxial stacking of helices Explanation

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d: All of the above Explanation

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