Which of the following rRNAs acts as structural RNA as well as ribozyme in bacteria?

5·8s rRNA

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5s rRNA

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18s rRNA

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23s rRNA

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Solution

The correct option is D 23s rRNA
23S rRNA is a part of the 50S larger subunit of the prokaryotic ribosome.

However, the 23S rRNA is also a ribozyme, as in it is an RNA that can catalyze reactions.

The 23S rRNA can catalyze the formation of the peptide bonds between two amino acids.

Hence, option D is correct.

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