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21. The role played by ribosomal RNA (rRNA) during peptide bond formation is to act as a

A. Structural scaffold only
B. Ribozyme catalyst
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C. Genetic template
D. Codon recognition factor

📝 Explanation

The large ribosomal subunit contains rRNA that acts as a ribozyme (peptidyl transferase) to catalyze peptide bond formation.

📖 Additional Information

  • Structural scaffold only
  • Ribozyme catalyst
  • Genetic template
  • Codon recognition factor

The large ribosomal subunit contains rRNA that acts as a ribozyme (peptidyl transferase) to catalyze peptide bond formation.

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