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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > enzymes > ribozymes
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > enzymes > ribozymes
Fields of Study > genetics > molecular genetics > nucleic acids > RNA > non-coding RNA > ribozymes
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > RNA > non-coding RNA > ribozymes
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > nucleic acids, nucleosides and nucleotides > nucleic acids > RNA > non-coding RNA > ribozymes
Preferred Term:

ribozymes

Definition:
RNA that has catalytic activity. The catalytic RNA sequence folds to form a complex surface that can function as an enzyme in reactions with itself and other molecules. It may function even in the absence of protein. There are numerous examples of RNA species that are acted upon by catalytic RNA, however the scope of this enzyme class is not limited to a particular type of substrate.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
non-coding RNA, enzymes
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • catalytic RNA
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/300841
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