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What is the function of a ribozyme?

   What is the function of a ribozyme?

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

Frederick A.… 12th Edition

Chapter 22, Problem 74

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09/27/2021

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A ribozyme is a type of RNA molecule that can catalyze specific biochemical reactions, similar to the action of protein enzymes. Show more…

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Ribozyme

A ribozyme is an RNA molecule that possesses catalytic activity, enabling it to facilitate specific biochemical reactions without the aid of protein enzymes. This catalytic function is essential in various biological processes, such as RNA splicing and processing, demonstrating that RNA can serve both as a carrier of genetic information and as an active catalyst.

RNA Catalysis

RNA catalysis refers to the ability of RNA molecules to directly accelerate chemical reactions. This concept challenges the traditional view that only proteins can act as enzymes, and it is fundamental to our understanding of molecular biology and the evolution of life, particularly within the framework of the RNA world hypothesis.

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