endonucleolytic
/ˌɛndoʊˌnuːkliəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the cutting or breaking of DNA or RNA strands at points inside the molecule, rather than at the ends.
- The scientist studied the endonucleolytic activity of the restriction enzyme.
- Certain viruses use endonucleolytic cleavage to process their genetic material.
- Endonucleolytic enzymes are essential for DNA repair and recombination.