nounfemininepl: nucleases
nuclease
1. An enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of nucleic acids (DNA or RNA) by cleaving the bonds between nucleotides
The nuclease enzyme was used in the laboratory to degrade the DNA sample.
A enzima nuclease foi utilizada no laboratório para degradar a amostra de DNA.
2. A protease that specifically targets and cuts nucleic acid molecules
Different types of nucleases are employed in molecular biology experiments.
Diferentes tipos de nucleases são empregados em experimentos de biologia molecular.
Nuclease is a technical term primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, particularly in molecular biology, biotechnology, and genetic research. It is equally understood in Brazil and Portugal within scientific communities. The term has remained largely unchanged across both regions as it is standardized scientific nomenclature.
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