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This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioinformatics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The dot matrix method and the dynamic programming method can be used in detecting self-complementary regions of a sequence. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 2. |
Ab initio methods are energetically least favorable. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 3. |
The scoring scheme based on the combined stabilizing and destabilizing interactions forms the foundation of the ab initio RNA secondary structure prediction method. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 4. |
If the base pair is adjacent to loops or bulges, the neighboring loops and bulges tend to ___________ the base-pair formation. |
| A. | have no change on |
| B. | decrease the energy |
| C. | stabilize |
| D. | destabilize |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
The attractive interactions lead to _________ energy. |
| A. | increased |
| B. | higher |
| C. | lower |
| D. | no change in |
| Answer» D. no change in | |
| 6. |
In ab initio approach, generally, when a base pairing is formed, the energy of the molecule is _________ because of attractive interactions between the two strands. |
| A. | lowered |
| B. | increased |
| C. | multiplied |
| D. | kept stable |
| Answer» B. increased | |
| 7. |
At present, there are essentially two types of method of RNA structure prediction. One is the minimum free energy approach and the Second one is a comparative approach. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |