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11 grade biology others

Ribozyme was discovered by

  • (a) Kuhne
  • (b) Altman
  • (c) Cech
  • (d) Both b and c

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The discovery of ribozymes is credited to both Sidney Altman and Thomas Cech. They independently demonstrated that certain RNA molecules can catalyze chemical reactions, similar to enzymes. This groundbreaking work earned them the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1989.

Key Contributors

  • Sidney Altman: Conducted research on the catalytic properties of RNA.
  • Thomas Cech: Discovered the self-splicing ability of RNA.

Correct Answer

The correct choice is (d) Both b and c.

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