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Which of the following rRNAs acts as structural RNA as well as ribozyme in bacteria?

  1. A
    5.8S rRNA
  2. B
    5S rRNA
  3. C
    18S rRNA
  4. D
    23S rRNA

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In bacteria, the 23S rRNA is a component of the large ribosomal subunit (structural) and also acts as the peptidyl transferase (ribozyme) that catalyzes peptide bond formation.

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Which of the following rRNAs acts as structural RNA as well as ribozyme in bacteria?
A
5.8S rRNA
B
5S rRNA
C
18S rRNA
D
23S rRNA

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