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Nuclease.
Nuclease - as a noun
General term for enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of nucleic acid by cleaving chains of nucleotides into smaller units
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enzymeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The nuclease activity of the protein was measured using a fluorometric assay."
"Researchers are studying different types of nucleases to understand their roles in DNA repair."
"The addition of nuclease can help in the purification of recombinant proteins."
"Certain medical conditions can lead to an increase in nuclease activity in the body."
"The nuclease enzyme is commonly used in molecular biology experiments."
Word Game Points
Is NUCLEASE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nuclease is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NUCLEASE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is NUCLEASE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nuclease is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordNUCLEASE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is NUCLEASE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nuclease is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNUCLEASE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
