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Martinez (1984) made a list of possible double-stranded regions, and these regions were then given weights in proportion to their equilibrium constants, calculated by ______(a) the Boltzmann function [exp (-∆G/RT2)](b) the Boltzmann function [exp (-∆G/RT)](c) the Boltzmann function [exp (-∆G/RT -T)](d) the Boltzmann function [exp (∆G/RT)]This question was addressed to me during an online exam.Question is from Limitations of Prediction topic in division RNA Structure Prediction of Bioinformatics

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The correct option is (b) the Boltzmann function [exp (-∆G/RT)]

For explanation: Here, the (-∆G) is the FREE energy of the regions, R is the gas constant, and T is the temperature. The RNA MOLECULE is FOLDED by a Monte Carlo method in which one initial REGION is chosen at RANDOM from a weighted pool, similar to the method used in Gibbs sampling.



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