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Ribozyme is(a)RNA with enzyme activity.(b)RNA without sugar.(c)RNA without phosphate.(d)RNA with extra phosphate.

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(a) RNA with enzyme activity.

A ribozyme is an RNA molecule that possesses catalytic activity, similar to enzymes. It can catalyze specific biochemical reactions, just like protein-based enzymes. This discovery challenged the earlier notion that only proteins could act as catalysts in biological systems. Ribozymes play a crucial role in various cellular processes, including RNA splicing and protein synthesis.