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Which type of RNA structure is stabilized by interactions between two or more secondary structure elements and metal cations such as Na+ and Mg2+?

  • Secondary structure
  • Tertiary structure (correct)
  • Primary structure
  • Quaternary structure

    • What is the primary sequence of an RNA molecule?

  • Its tertiary structure
  • Its quaternary structure
  • Its helical tracts
  • Its base sequence (correct)

    • What is the predominant building block of RNA's secondary structure?

  • Pseudoknots
  • Kissing hairpins
  • Watson-Crick base pairs (correct)
  • Hairpin loop-bulge contacts

    • What is the arrangement described by RNA quaternary structure?

    <p>The arrangement of an RNA molecule with respect to other RNA molecules or with protein molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of some unstructured single-stranded RNA molecules?

    <p>They do not have a specific function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for a structure that forms when one or more nucleotides on each RNA strand are unpaired?

    <p>Internal loop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name for a structure that forms when a strand folds back to form a stem that contains Watson-Crick base pairs and a loop?

    <p>Hairpin structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest known RNA catalyst?

    <p>Hammerhead ribozyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ribozymes?

    <p>To demonstrate that RNA molecules can act as catalysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the primary structure of an RNA molecule?

    <p>The base sequence of an RNA molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are ribozymes?

    <p>RNA molecules that act as catalysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the predominant secondary structure building block in RNA molecules?

    <p>Helical tracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stabilizes RNA tertiary structures?

    <p>Metal cations such as Na+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some specific structural elements that contribute to RNA tertiary structure?

    <p>Pseudoknots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is RNA quaternary structure?

    <p>The arrangement of an RNA molecule with respect to other RNA molecules or with protein molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do all RNA molecules assume a specific three-dimensional structure?

    <p>No, some RNA molecules function as unstructured single strands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an internal loop in RNA secondary structure?

    <p>A region where two RNA strands are unpaired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest known RNA catalyst?

    <p>The hammerhead ribozyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    RNA Structure: From Secondary to Tertiary and Quaternary Structures

    • RNA performs various functions in the cell, including as genetic material in some viruses and contributing to polypeptide synthesis.
    • In the 1980s, ribozymes were discovered, demonstrating that RNA molecules can act as catalysts.
    • RNA structure, like protein structure, is divided into primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
    • The primary sequence of an RNA molecule is its base sequence, while secondary structure is dominated by Watson-Crick base pairs.
    • RNA's predominant secondary structure building blocks are helical tracts, which are stabilized by Watson-Crick base pairing.
    • RNA tertiary structures are stabilized by interactions between two or more secondary structure elements, and metal cations such as Na+ and Mg2+.
    • Specific structural elements contribute to the tertiary structure, such as pseudoknots, kissing hairpins, and hairpin loop-bulge contacts.
    • RNA quaternary structure describes the arrangement of an RNA molecule with respect to other RNA molecules or with protein molecules.
    • Some kinds of RNA molecules do not assume a specific three-dimensional structure but instead function as unstructured single strands.
    • RNA's secondary structure consists of helical regions and various kinds of loops, bulges, and junctions within the helical regions.
    • An internal loop forms when one or more nucleotides on each RNA strand are unpaired, and hairpin structures form when a strand folds back to form a stem that contains Watson-Crick base pairs and a loop.
    • Crystal structures have been determined for many RNA molecules, including the hammerhead ribozyme, the smallest known RNA catalyst.

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    Test your knowledge of RNA structure from secondary to tertiary and quaternary structures with this quiz! Explore the building blocks of RNA, the role of Watson-Crick base pairing, and the stabilizing factors that contribute to RNA's tertiary structure. Delve into specific structural elements like pseudoknots, kissing hairpins, and hairpin loop-bulge contacts. Discover the importance of RNA quaternary structure, and learn about the crystal structures of various RNA molecules. Take this quiz to deepen your

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