Ribozymes Are

Question

Ribozymes are
A)ribosomes which catalyze reactions.
B)unique to prokaryotes.
C)unique to eukaryotes.
D)catalysts for RNA editing.
E)catalysts for DNA splicing.

Accepted Answer

Ribozymes are RNA molecules that can catalyze chemical reactions, including RNA editing. They are not the same as ribosomes, which are complex structures made of both RNA and protein and are responsible for protein synthesis. Ribozymes are found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. They are not involved in DNA splicing, which is carried out by enzymes known as spliceosomes.