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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 | |