Practice Support For The 'rna World' Hypothesis (6.3.1) - Enzymes – The Catalysts of Life
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Support for the 'RNA World' Hypothesis

Practice - Support for the 'RNA World' Hypothesis

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Question 1 Easy

What is a ribozyme?

💡 Hint: Think about what differentiates it from regular RNA.

Question 2 Easy

What significant role do ribozymes play in modern biology?

💡 Hint: Consider where you find ribosomes.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of ribozymes?

They act as genetic material
They catalyze biochemical reactions
They store energy

💡 Hint: Remember their key role in biological processes.

Question 2

True or False: All catalysts in living organisms are proteins.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the discoveries of ribozymes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of ribozymes on our understanding of the origin of life and the transition to protein-based life forms.

💡 Hint: Consider the evolutionary significance of having dual-function molecules.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explore the potential future applications of ribozymes in therapeutics and biotechnology. What limitations might they face?

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages and challenges of using RNA in drug development.

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