noun
an enzyme that breaks down nucleic acids by cleaving the phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides
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Nucleases are enzymes that cleave the phosphodiester bonds between nucleotide subunits of nucleic acids.
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Nucleases are like molecular scissors that cut DNA and RNA into smaller pieces.
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Nucleases are the ninja assassins of the genetic world, slicing and dicing DNA with precision.
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The nuclease acted like a molecular garbage disposal, breaking down unwanted genetic material.