The Ribozyme Function Found in Virioids and Hepatitis Delta Virus

Multiple Choice

The ribozyme function found in virioids and hepatitis delta virus can be used to cleave exogenous RNA molecules.Which of the following is a requirement for the ribozyme to be recycled and cleave more than one substrate?

A) The entire length of the substrate must not be too long.
B) The structure of the ribozyme RNA must be very stable.
C) Only a short region of complementarity between the target and the ribozyme.
D) The level of magnesium ions must be low enough.
E) The temperature of the reaction must be high enough.