The macromolecular complex that associates with each intron and splices it is called a(n)_____.
A)splicer
B)acrosome
C)spliceosome
D)splicing body
E)splice engine

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The term used to describe the macromolecular complex that associates with each intron and splices it is spliceosome. This complex is composed of five small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs) and other associated proteins. Therefore, the best choice is C, spliceosome. Choices A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they are not recognized terms used to describe the spliceosome.

The Macromolecular Complex That Associates with Each Intron and Splices