The RNA sequences of some introns found in bacteria, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and some nuclear genes fold into 3-D structures that catalyze the removal of the introns. Therefore, the intron functions as a

A. spliceosome.
B. scaffold.
C. ribozyme.
D. guide.
E. enzyme.


Answer: C

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