ribozyme

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An RNA segment that has the ability to catalyze the cleavage and formation of covalent bonds in RNA strands at specific sites.

[ribo(nucleic acid) + (en)zyme.]

ribozyme [ˈraɪbəʊˌzaɪm]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an RNA molecule capable of catalysing a chemical reaction, usually the cleavage of another RNA molecule

[from ribo(nucleic acid) + (en)zyme]

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