Ribosomal RNA:

A) is a double-stranded helix
B) may act a ribozyme during protein synthesis
C) retrieves amino acids and brings them to the ribosome for incorporation into a growing protein
D) may have double stranded regions due to hairpin loop formations
E) carries the genetic


Answer: D) may have double stranded regions due to hairpin loop formations

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