nuclease activity [GO_0004518]

Catalysis of the cleavage of ester linkages within nucleic acids.

nuclease activity

ID: GO_0004518

Class

Catalysis of the cleavage of ester linkages within nucleic acids.

Most nucleases are classed as hydrolases, though a minority are classed as lyases.

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Classification

catalytic activity, acting on a nucleic acid

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