ribonuclease
/ˌraɪboʊˈnukliˌeɪz/
noun
- An enzyme that breaks down RNA (ribonucleic acid) into smaller parts.
- Ribonuclease is used in laboratories to study genetic material.
- Scientists added ribonuclease to the sample to remove RNA.
- The cell produces ribonuclease to recycle RNA molecules.