If a virus has an RNA genome, which characteristic would you MOST likely expect it to exhibit?
Slow evolution
High genomic stability
Long lifespan
Rapid evolution
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Ribozyme was discovered by
Kuhne
Duclaux
Cech
Altmann
Ribozymes are an important piece of evidence supporting the RNA world hypothesis. What is the primary function of a ribozyme?
Storing genetic information
Transporting amino acids
Catalyzing biochemical reactions
Forming cell membranes
If a virus has an RNA genome, which characteristic would you MOST likely expect it to exhibit?
Slow evolution
High genomic stability
Long lifespan
Rapid evolution
Which process is essential for maintaining the chromosome number across generations in sexually reproducing organisms?
Mitosis
Meiosis
Binary Fission
Fragmentation
A critical piece of evidence supporting the RNA world hypothesis is the existence of ribozymes. Which characteristic of ribozymes is MOST significant in this context?
Their sensitivity to RNase degradation
Their single-stranded structure
Their ability to catalyze both self-replication and peptide bond formation
Their presence in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Which prebiotic condition would have MOST significantly hindered the formation of stable RNA polymers in the early Earth environment?
An abundance of organic molecules like amino acids and nucleotides
The presence of clay minerals that can catalyze RNA polymerization
High concentrations of metal ions that catalyze RNA hydrolysis
Alternating cycles of wetting and drying
Select the correct match:
G. Mendel - Transformation
Ribozyme - Nucleic acid
T.H. Morgan - Transduction
Recessive parent - Dihybrid cross
What are RNA molecules with catalytic activity called?
Enzymes
Ribozymes
Ribosomes
Deoxyribozymes
Which of the following RNAs should be most abundant in animal cell?
mi-RNA
r-RNA
t-RNA
m-RNA
In the context of the RNA world hypothesis, what is the significance of ribozymes?
They store genetic information.
They are building blocks of proteins.
They demonstrate that RNA can catalyze reactions.
They transport amino acids.
