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Hairpin Loop
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Summary
A
Hairpin Loop
is a
Secondary Structure
in
Single-stranded nucleic acids
, like RNA, formed when a
Sequence of bases
pairs with a
Complementary sequence
nearby, creating a double-stranded 'stem' with an unpaired 'loop' at the end. This
Structural Motif
is crucial for the stability and
Function of RNA molecules
, influencing processes such as
Transcription Termination
and the
Regulation Of Gene Expression
.
Concepts
Secondary Structure
Nucleic Acids
RNA
Base Pairing
Stem-loop Structure
Transcription Termination
Gene Expression Regulation
Molecular Stability
RNA Folding
Complementary Sequences
RNA Secondary Structure
Nucleic Acid Secondary Structure
Intramolecular Base Pairing
Inverted Repeats
Relevant Degrees
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 60%
Physical Anthropology 30%
Chemistry, Crystallography, Mineralogy 10%
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