Which type of RNA serves as the structural and catalytic component of ribosomes?
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Correct answer: rRNA
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is the most abundant type of RNA in the cell. It combines with proteins to form ribosomes and acts as a ribozyme to catalyze peptide bond formation.
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