The Shape of a Ligand and the Shape of Its

question 98

True/False

The shape of a ligand and the shape of its binding site influence both the specificity and the affinity of binding.

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Definitions:

Double-Stranded RNA

A molecular structure of RNA where two complementary strands form a double-helix, often involved in gene expression and regulation.

mRNA

Messenger RNA, a variant of RNA, transports genetic codes from DNA to the ribosome, outlining the amino acid sequence for proteins generated during gene expression.

Translation

The process of converting the genetic information in mRNA into a sequence of amino acids, leading to protein synthesis.

Circadian Rhythm

A natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats on each rotation of the Earth roughly every 24 hours.