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RNase P - It specifically cleaves at the 5’ end of RNA. It is a complex enzyme consisting of small protein (20 kilodaltons) and a 377 -nucleotide RNA molecule. It has been observed that the RNA molecule possesses at least part of the enzymatic activity of the complex. Hence, it is an example of ribozyme. The functions of the various enzymes used in genetic engineering are depicted.