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What is the main function of ribozymes?
What is the main function of ribozymes?
- Transcription
- Replication
- Cleavage & Synthesis of Phosphodiester bonds (correct)
- Translation
Which process do ribozymes specifically catalyze?
Which process do ribozymes specifically catalyze?
- Cleavage & synthesis of phosphodiester bonds (correct)
- Cellular respiration
- Photosynthesis
- Replication of DNA
What type of bonds are cleaved and synthesized by ribozymes?
What type of bonds are cleaved and synthesized by ribozymes?
- Covalent bonds (correct)
- Hydrogen bonds
- Ionic bonds
- Peptide bonds
In what way do ribozymes differ from regular RNA molecules?
In what way do ribozymes differ from regular RNA molecules?
Why are ribozymes considered significant in biological processes?
Why are ribozymes considered significant in biological processes?
How are enzymes synthesized?
How are enzymes synthesized?
What is the role of ribosomes in enzyme synthesis?
What is the role of ribosomes in enzyme synthesis?
How does enzyme structure contribute to their function?
How does enzyme structure contribute to their function?
Where does the synthesis of enzymes primarily take place?
Where does the synthesis of enzymes primarily take place?
What would happen if ribosomes were detached from the rough endoplasmic reticulum during enzyme synthesis?
What would happen if ribosomes were detached from the rough endoplasmic reticulum during enzyme synthesis?
What macromolecule carries the information for the synthesis of enzymes?
What macromolecule carries the information for the synthesis of enzymes?
In what form do enzymes primarily exist?
In what form do enzymes primarily exist?
Which component of a cell is responsible for the synthesis of enzymes?
Which component of a cell is responsible for the synthesis of enzymes?
What is the primary role of enzymes in biological systems?
What is the primary role of enzymes in biological systems?
What is the consequence of a mutation that affects the DNA sequence encoding an enzyme?
What is the consequence of a mutation that affects the DNA sequence encoding an enzyme?
