1.  The enzyme activity that forms peptide bonds on the ribosome is called peptidyl transferase. Which molecule catalyzes this reaction?

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1.  The enzyme activity that forms peptide bonds on the ribosome is called peptidyl transferase. Which molecule catalyzes this reaction?

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