Practice - The Discovery and Its Impact
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What is a ribozyme?
💡 Hint: Think about what animals and plants use to make proteins.
Who are the scientists credited with the discovery of ribozymes?
💡 Hint: They both won a Nobel Prize for their work.
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What is a ribozyme?
💡 Hint: Think about what biological macromolecules are capable of catalysis.
True or False: The RNA World Hypothesis proposes that RNA served both as genetic material and as a catalyst in early life.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of RNA in living organisms.
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Discuss how the recognition of ribozymes might impact current genetic engineering techniques.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications for treating genetic diseases.
Design an experiment to test the catalytic efficiency of a newly discovered ribozyme.
💡 Hint: Think about how to systematically vary conditions to observe changes in reaction rates.
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