Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Ribozyme

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes a ribozyme?

• A) It is a catalyst that uses RNA as a substrate.
• B) It is an RNA with catalytic activity.
• C) It is an enzyme that catalyzes the association between the large and small ribosomal subunits.
• D) It is an enzyme that synthesizes RNA as part of the transcription process.

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Definitions:

Physiological Contracture

A condition where muscle fibers are temporarily unable to relax due to excessive physical activity or pathology.

Cross-Bridges

The connections formed between actin filaments and myosin heads during muscle contraction, allowing for the sliding filament mechanism.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells, crucial for cellular functions.

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical messenger that transmits signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.