Topic: Enzymes: types, properties, action, classification· Cell Structure and Function

A non-proteinaceous enzyme is

1. ribozyme

2. ligase

3. deoxyribonuclease

4. lysozyme

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Answer: 1. ribozyme

Almost all enzymes are proteins, but a few RNA molecules also act as catalysts.

Ribozyme is a catalytic RNA (for example 23S rRNA in bacteria), so it is non-proteinaceous. Ligase, deoxyribonuclease and lysozyme are all protein enzymes.

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