Sometimes a Single-Stranded Molecule of RNA Is Able to Fold

question 132

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a single-stranded molecule of RNA is able to fold back on itself because the nucleotide sequence on one part of the RNA is complementary to another part. This sequence motif results in a:

• A)transcription factor binding site.
• B)hairpin-shaped structure.
• C)chromosome scaffold.
• D)negative supercoil.
• E)positive supercoil.

---

Definitions:

Annuity

A series of equal payments at regular intervals.

Semi-Annual Payments

Payments made twice a year, often used in the context of loans, bonds, or other financial instruments.

Perpetuity

An annuity that pays a constant sum to an individual indefinitely, often used as a theoretical model in finance.

Semi-annually

A term used to describe something that occurs or is done twice a year.