The self-splicing of Group I introns

a. requires energy from the hydrolysis of ATP.
b. gains energy from exergonic reactions involving inorganic compounds.
c. occurs in a series of transesterifications that require no hydrolysis for energy.
d. requires energy from the hydrolysis of GTP.
e. gains energy directly from an electron transport chain.


Ans: c

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