Ribozymes were discovered ________ protein enzymes, even though they ________

A) before; only catalyze one type of cellular reaction
B) before; are more heat labile than protein enzymes
C) after; catalyze many important cellular reactions
D) after; are the only catalysts found in bacteria and archaea
E) at the same time as; only catalyze one type of cellular reaction


Answer: C

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