What Molecule Is Responsible for the Catalytic Activity in the Spliceosomes

question 16

Multiple Choice

What molecule is responsible for the catalytic activity in the spliceosomes that are involved in removal of introns?

• A) proteins of the spliceosome
• B) ribozymes
• C) RNA polymerase
• D) autocatalysis by introns

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