A Bacterial NcRNA Called OxyS Regulates Translation by Binding to the Shine-Dalgarno

question 23

Multiple Choice

A bacterial ncRNA called OxyS regulates translation by binding to the Shine-Dalgarno sequence, which prevents ribosome binding. What is the function of this ncRNA?

• A) Blocker
• B) Decoy
• C) Ribozyme
• D) Scaffold

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