ribonuclease
IPA: raɪboʊnukɫis
noun
- (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid.
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Examples of "ribonuclease" in Sentences
- Ribonuclease is an enzyme that breaks down RNA molecules into smaller components
- Scientists use ribonuclease to study the structure and function of RNA in cells
- The ribonuclease activity is essential for the proper functioning of the cell
- Mutations in ribonuclease genes can lead to errors in RNA processing and cause genetic disorders
- Ribonuclease is also used in biotechnology to remove unwanted RNA contaminants from DNA samples
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