What is another word for nuclease?
Pronunciation: [njˈuːklɪˌe͡ɪs] (IPA) 
Nuclease is a term used to denote the enzymes that degrade nucleic acids. Some synonyms for the term include endonuclease, exonuclease, and RNase. An endonuclease cleaves nucleic acids within the strand, while an exonuclease acts on the ends of the strand. RNase is an enzyme that specifically targets and breaks down RNA molecules. Other synonyms for nuclease include DNase, which is an enzyme that specifically targets and breaks down DNA molecules, and phosphodiesterase, which is an enzyme that hydrolyzes the phosphodiester bonds present in nucleic acids. All of these enzymes play crucial roles in various biological processes and are essential for the maintenance of DNA and RNA integrity.
