Fill in the blank. These RNA molecules can catalyze a wide variety of biochemical reactions, including peptide bond formation and RNA splicing. They can be found in nature or selected in vitro for a desired function. Such a molecule is called a(n) ...

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ribozymes are RNAs capable of catalyzing many different biochemical reactions. The ribosome provides an example in which the rRNA of the large subunit bears peptidyl transferase activity. Many other functions not found naturally can be screened for in the laboratory.

Fill in the Blank