Riboswitches Are Folded RNAs That Act as Switches to Turn

question 43

Multiple Choice

Riboswitches are folded RNAs that act as switches to turn protein synthesis on or off in response to _________.

• A) the presence or absence of ubiquitins
• B) specific tRNAs
• C) changes in the environment
• D) specific codes from the DNA

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