Which Pair of Characteristics of RNA Enables It to Take

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which pair of characteristics of RNA enables it to take on different shapes that allow it to bind to diverse substances in solution and speed up chemical reactions?

• A) Its single-stranded structure and complementary base pairs
• B) Its pentose sugars and phosphate groups
• C) Its linear structure and repeating phosphodiester bonds
• D) Its capacity for forming hydrogen bonds and its hydrophilic nature
• E) Its hydroxyl groups bound to sugar residues and its ability to hydrolyze into nucleotide monomers

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