The 'cloverleaf' secondary structure is a characteristic feature of which RNA molecule?
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Correct answer: Transfer RNA
Transfer RNA (tRNA) folds into a cloverleaf shape due to internal base pairing. This structure includes specific loops such as the anticodon loop and the amino acid attachment site.
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