Researchers are developing a ribozyme that cleaves the HIV genome. This pharmaceutical agent could be described as
A) an RNA molecule capable of catalysis.
B) a genetic transposable element.
C) a protease inhibitor.
D) a competitive inhibitor for reverse transcriptase.
E) a hydrolase.

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Ribozymes are RNA molecules that have the ability to catalyze specific biochemical reactions, similar to protein enzymes. In this case, the ribozyme is designed to cleave the HIV genome.

Researchers Are Developing a Ribozyme That Cleaves the HIV Genome