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Ribonucleinase

Description

Ribonucleinase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ribonucleic acid (RNA) by breaking the phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides. It plays a crucial role in various biological processes such as RNA degradation, regulation of gene expression, and post-transcriptional modifications.

Usage

As a Noun

1. In biochemistry, ribonucleinase is considered a key enzyme involved in RNA degradation.

2. Researchers are studying the mechanism of ribonucleinase to understand its role in gene regulation.

Sample Sentences

1. The presence of ribonucleinase in the cellular environment helps maintain RNA homeostasis.

2. The lab experiment revealed that the addition of ribonucleinase significantly reduced the RNA levels in the sample.

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