You have identified an RNA-binding protein that can bind directly (with varying affinities) to mRNA molecules that bear the following sequences near the 3' splice sites of their exons. Based on these results, what is the five-nucleotide consensus sequence for the binding site of this protein? Your answer would be a five-letter string composed of letters A, U, C, or G only; e.g. UUUAG.

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You have identified an RNA-binding protein that can bind directly (with varying affinities) to mRNA molecules that bear the following sequences near the 3' splice sites of their exons. Based on these results, what is the five-nucleotide consensus sequence for the binding site of this protein? Your answer would be a five-letter string composed of letters A, U, C, or G only; e.g. UUUAG.

You have identified an RNA-binding protein that can bind directly (with varying affinities) to mRNA molecules that bear the following sequences near the 3' splice sites of their exons. Based on these results, what is the five-nucleotide consensus sequence for the binding site of this protein? Your answer would be a five-letter string composed of letters A, U, C, or G only; e.g. UUUAG.

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The most common nucleotide at each position of the alignment is chosen for the consensus sequence. Note that none of the examined mRNAs has the consensus sequence.

You Have Identified an RNA-Binding Protein That Can Bind Directly