noun
- enzymes that break down ribonucleic acid (RNA) by cleaving the phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides
Usage: biochemistry; plural form
Examples
- Ribonucleases are essential enzymes found in all living cells.
- The laboratory studied various ribonucleases to understand RNA degradation.
- Pancreatic ribonucleases help digest RNA in food.
- Scientists use ribonucleases as tools in molecular biology research.
- These ribonucleases showed high activity at physiological pH.
- The purification of ribonucleases requires careful temperature control.