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nuclease Definition

nu·cle·ase (no̵̅o̅′klē ās′, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

any of various enzymes that speed up the hydrolysis of nucleic acids

Etymology: nucle(o)- + -ase

nuclease Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • activity: This attenuation of nuclease activity is manifest until the enzyme dissociates from the DNA, explaining the elevated recombination frequency downstream of Chi sites.