Multiple choice

Which among the following is a large class of self-catalytic ribozymes?

  1. Group I introns

  2. Group II introns

  3. Twintrons

  4. LtrA

  5. Spliceosome

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Group II introns is a large class of self-catalytic ribozymes as well as mobile genetic element found within the genes of all three domains of life. Ribozyme activity (e.g., Self-splicing) can occur under high-salt conditions in vitro.