Which of the following intron groups is matched appropriately with a true statement?
A) Group II introns are removed from mRNA in mammals.
B) Group I introns are removed from rRNAs that are found in mitochondria and chloroplasts.
C) Spliceosomal introns are removed using large protein-based enzyme complexes.
D) Group I introns are removed from rRNAs using large protein-based enzyme complexes.
E) Spliceosomal introns are removed using the catalytic ability of the intron itself.
Answer: C
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