What Are Catalytically Active RNAs That Can Activate Processes Such

question 32

Multiple Choice

What are catalytically active RNAs that can activate processes such as self- splicing?

• A) snRNAs
• B) ribosomes
• C) pre- mRNAs
• D) rnzymes
• E) ribozymes

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