Magnesium's Role in RNAse P
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What is the function of the S-domain in RNAse P?

  • To form an active site for catalysis
  • To facilitate product release
  • To hold onto the substrate tRNA (correct)
  • To bind to the associated protein
  • What is the role of the C-domain in RNAse P?

  • To bind to the associated protein
  • To form an active site for catalysis (correct)
  • To hold onto the substrate tRNA
  • To facilitate product release
  • What is the function of the associated protein in RNAse P?

  • To bind to the substrate tRNA
  • To form an active site for catalysis
  • To stabilize the RNA structure
  • To facilitate product release (correct)
  • What is the origin of Group I introns?

    <p>They were discovered in Tetrahymena thermophila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of GTP in Group I intron splicing?

    <p>To provide energy for the splicing reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Ribozymes?

    <p>They use RNA structure to build an active site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of magnesium ions in RNAse P?

    <p>To coordinate the catalytic reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many distinct Group I introns are estimated to exist?

    <p>Around 1500</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the RNA component in RNAse P?

    <p>To form an active site for catalysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of RNAse P?

    <p>It is a ribozyme-based enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

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