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Molecules which can also function as biocatalysts are

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Polysaccharides
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RNAs
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Fatty acids
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B RNAs
Ribozymes are also known as ribonucleic acid enzymes. These are RNA molecules which helps in the catalysis of a particular reaction. It was discovered in the year 1982. The RNA can act as both genetic material and can act as a biocatalyst. It acts as a part of ribosome which attaches to the amino acid during protein synthesis. Thomas R. Cech and Sidney Altman discovered catalytic properties of RNA. So, the correct answer is option B.

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