noun
- enzymes that break down nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) by cleaving the bonds between nucleotides
Usage: biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Nucleases play a crucial role in DNA repair mechanisms.
- The laboratory used specific nucleases to cut the DNA at precise locations.
- Restriction nucleases are essential tools in genetic engineering.
- Some nucleases can degrade both DNA and RNA molecules.
- The cell’s nucleases help remove damaged genetic material.
- Scientists study nucleases to understand how cells process nucleic acids.