Quantifying the Evolution of SNPs That Affect RNA Secondary Structure in Arabidopsis thaliana Genes.

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Single-stranded RNA molecules can form intramolecular bonds between nucleotides to create secondary structures. These structures can have phenotypic effects, meaning mutations that alter secondary structure may be subject to natural selection. Here, we examined the population genetics of these mutations within Arabidopsis thaliana genes. We began by identifying derived SNPs with the potential to alter secondary...

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