Which of the Following Facts About Riboswitches Is INCORRECT

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following facts about riboswitches is INCORRECT?

• A) Binding of certain molecules to the riboswitches results in the formation of specific secondary structures of mRNA.
• B) Certain molecules that bind to riboswitches may act as repressors or inducers of transcription.
• C) Riboswitches are not only found in bacterial cells but also in archaeal, fungal, or plant cells.
• D) Riboswitches are typically found in the 3'UTR of the mRNA structure.
• E) The secondary structure that forms riboswitches typically contains a base stem and several branching hairpins.

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