Which of the following is true about riboswitches:
A) They have a molecule sensing domain called an aptamer
B) There are known pathogens that use riboswitches as part of their mechanism
C) They respond to specific molecules and control translation in a way that is often similar to transcription attenuation
D) They contain a sensing domain and a decision making domain
E) All of these

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Riboswitches indeed have a molecule-sensing domain known as an aptamer and a decision-making domain, allowing them to respond to specific molecules and control gene expression, often through mechanisms similar to transcription attenuation. Additionally, there are known pathogens that utilize riboswitches as part of their survival and virulence mechanisms. Therefore, all the statements A through D are correct about riboswitches.

Which of the Following Is True About Riboswitches