Riboswitches are folded RNAs that act as switches to turn protein synthesis on or off in response to ________.

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Riboswitches respond to changes in the environment, such as the presence or absence of specific molecules. They can regulate the expression of genes by either promoting or inhibiting the translation of mRNA into proteins. Riboswitches do not respond to specific tRNAs, ubiquitins, or codes from the DNA.

Riboswitches Are Folded RNAs That Act as Switches to Turn