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Open problem · Chemistry

RNA folding problem

Can the three-dimensional structure of an RNA molecule be predicted from its sequence?

Summary

Predicting the secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of an RNA molecule accurately from its sequence and environment remains an open problem.

Source

Open, as listed by Wikipedia · Unsolved problems in chemistry. Checked 29 Sep 2026.

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