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

5.8S rRNA

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23S rRNA

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5S rRNA

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18S rRNA

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Solution

The correct option is B
23S rRNA
Role of 23s rRNA
The 23s rRNA is a structural RNA present in the ribosomes and a ribozyme that catalyses the formation of peptide bonds during translation in bacteria (prokaryotes).

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