Which of the following is true of ribozymes? Ribozymes sound like "enzymes" but do not have enzyme-like catalytic functions. The eukaryotic ribosome is an example of a ribozyme. Ribozymes are evidence of the RNA world but don't exist in modern organisms.

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Chapter3: Cells And How They Work
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 7SQ: Which of the following statements is not true? Metabolic pathways _____. a. occur in a stepwise...
icon
Related questions
Topic Video
Question

Q8

Which of the following is true of ribozymes?
Ribozymes sound like "enzymes" but do not have enzyme-like catalytic
functions.
The eukaryotic ribosome is an example of a ribozyme.
Ribozymes are evidence of the RNA world but don't exist in modern organisms.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is true of ribozymes? Ribozymes sound like "enzymes" but do not have enzyme-like catalytic functions. The eukaryotic ribosome is an example of a ribozyme. Ribozymes are evidence of the RNA world but don't exist in modern organisms.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Gene expression
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305112100
Author:
Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9780357391747
Author:
DEBRUYNE
Publisher:
Cengage
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305117396
Author:
Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:
Cengage Learning