Endonuclease
noun
Endonuclease is an enzyme that cuts the internal phosphodiester bonds in nucleic acids, such as RNA and DNA.
The function of endonucleases is critical during the process of DNA replication.

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DNA repair endonuclease,restriction endonuclease,endonuclease activity
noun
Endonuclease is an enzyme that cuts the internal phosphodiester bonds in nucleic acids, such as RNA and DNA.
The function of endonucleases is critical during the process of DNA replication.

Usage tips
Neutral
DNA repair endonuclease,restriction endonuclease,endonuclease activity
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Biological Significance
The role of endonucleases in gene editing and treatment of genetic disorders is significant.
Using CRISPR technology involves the action of endonucleases.
Technical Context
Endonucleases are often used in laboratory research, particularly in molecular biology experiments.
To understand endonucleases, familiarity with nucleic acids is crucial.
Research Applications
Endonucleases are key tools in biotechnology, particularly in genetic engineering.
Many scientists exploit the activity of endonucleases in developing new therapies.
Biological Significance
The role of endonucleases in gene editing and treatment of genetic disorders is significant.
Using CRISPR technology involves the action of endonucleases.
Technical Context
Endonucleases are often used in laboratory research, particularly in molecular biology experiments.
To understand endonucleases, familiarity with nucleic acids is crucial.
Research Applications
Endonucleases are key tools in biotechnology, particularly in genetic engineering.
Many scientists exploit the activity of endonucleases in developing new therapies.
Biological Significance
The role of endonucleases in gene editing and treatment of genetic disorders is significant.
Using CRISPR technology involves the action of endonucleases.
Technical Context
Endonucleases are often used in laboratory research, particularly in molecular biology experiments.
To understand endonucleases, familiarity with nucleic acids is crucial.
Research Applications
Endonucleases are key tools in biotechnology, particularly in genetic engineering.
Many scientists exploit the activity of endonucleases in developing new therapies.
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