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RNA molecules that act as enzymes are called ribozymes(also called RNA enzymes or catalytic RNA).
They have a well defined tertiary structure (like proteins), their activity is often coordinated to metal ions as cofactors, and they have been found to catalyze reactions in which a ribosome removes the amino group from an amino acid.
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∙ 9y agoRNA's that can act as enzymes are called ribozymes. Its function is to catalyze the cleavage and formation of covalent bonds in RNA strands at particular sites.
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∙ 9y agoRNA molecules that act as enzymes are called Ribozymes.
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∙ 13y agoYes, RNA has been recently proven to show catalytic activity. This is why molecular biologists believe this to be the first self replicating molecule (ie, the first form of biological life)
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Are all proteins enzymes?
No, there are structural proteins, functional proteins [enzymes] and regulatory proteins. Are all enzymes proteins? Yes. Further, many proteins are closely associated with Rnas.
What macromolecule group do enzymes belong to?
Almost all enzymes are proteins, often decorated with carbohydrate side chains and/or enclosing a metallic ion.A few enzymes are short RNAs.
Which functions are carried out by a cell's ribosomes?
Transcribing messenger RNAs to proteins.
Which rna is responsible for bringing the amino acids to the factory site for protein formation?
Through a vastly wonderful series of events, the RNAs that are responsible for this are collectively known as TRANSFER RNAs.
What type of molecule is produced as the primary link between a gene and the expression of a trait?
Transfer RNAs or tRNAs for short.
Are all proteins enzymes?
No, there are structural proteins, functional proteins [enzymes] and regulatory proteins. Are all enzymes proteins? Yes. Further, many proteins are closely associated with Rnas.
What macromolecule group do enzymes belong to?
Almost all enzymes are proteins, often decorated with carbohydrate side chains and/or enclosing a metallic ion.A few enzymes are short RNAs.
Are all the RNAs translated?
No, not all RNAs are translated. Some RNAs, such as transfer RNAs (tRNAs) and ribosomal RNAs (rRNAs), are involved in the process of translation itself, but not translated into proteins. Other types of RNAs, like microRNAs (miRNAs) and long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), have regulatory functions in the cell and do not code for proteins.
Who discovered satellite RNAs?
sir frances laponial discovered satellite RNAS
What cellular component carries out protein synthesis?
enzymes in the nucleus copy genes from DNA to messenger RNAsmessenger RNAs migrate from the nucleus through the cytoplasm to the ribosomesribosomes bind the messenger RNAs and transcribe them to proteins using transfer RNAs, each carrying one amino acidas the protein leaves the ribosome and enters the cytoplasm it folds into its final form, if necessary enzymes add crosslinks to lock the form perminantly
What two types of Rna molecules carry the Dna Code?
Messenger Rnas and Transfer Rnas.
Are enzymes monomers used to build protein?
No, enzymes are organic catalysts (they speed up chemical reactions). Enzymes are generally proteins (some are RNAs), typically decorated with sugars.
How does the nucleus control the digestion process?
Via It's production of enzyme producing messenger Rnas. These produced enzymes are what actually/eventually control all periferal [to the Cell nucleus] cellular and histological (e.g. digestion) processes.
What are three different kinds of rnas?
their is rRNA, tRNA, and mRNA
Is RNA disposable?
Yes. RNAs are discarded or recycled after usage.
Which functions are carried out by a cell's ribosomes?
Transcribing messenger RNAs to proteins.
Which rna is responsible for bringing the amino acids to the factory site for protein formation?
Through a vastly wonderful series of events, the RNAs that are responsible for this are collectively known as TRANSFER RNAs.
