How would you expect the structure of ribozymes in organisms that grow in very hot environments, such as hot springs or deep-sea vents, to differ from those in organisms that grow in cooler environments?

A) The hairpins would have more G's and C's in the primary structure.
B) These ribozymes would exhibit no tertiary structure.
C) These ribozymes would have more hairpin secondary structures.
D) The hairpins would have more A's and U's in the primary structure.


Answer: A) The hairpins would have more G's and C's in the primary structure.

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