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exonuclease

/ˌɛksəˈnuːkleɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does exonuclease mean?

noun

An enzyme that removes nucleotides from the end of a DNA or RNA molecule. Exonucleases are involved in various cellular processes, including DNA repair and replication.

Example

"The researcher used exonuclease to break down the DNA molecule into smaller fragments for analysis."

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