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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Ribozymes are RNA molecules that can catalyze chemical reactions. The spliceosomes involved in removing introns contain catalytic RNA molecules called ribozymes, which are responsible for the catalytic activity of the spliceosome.

What Molecule Is Responsible for the Catalytic Activity in the Spliceosomes