Pearson eText Bauman Microbiology with Diseases by Body Systems -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: ROBERT BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 5, Problem 12MC
Which of the following statements best describes ribozymes?
- a. Ribozymes are proteins that aid in the production of ribosomes.
- b. Ribozymes are
nucleic acids that produce ribose sugars. - c. Ribozymes store enzymes in ribosomes.
- d. Ribozymes process RNA molecules in eukaryotes.
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