ribonucleinase
/ˌraɪboʊˈnuːkliɪneɪz/
noun
- An enzyme that breaks down ribonucleic acid (RNA) into smaller parts.
- Researchers added ribonucleinase to the test tube to digest the RNA.
- Ribonucleinase is used in laboratories to remove unwanted RNA from samples.
- The cell produces ribonucleinase to recycle old RNA molecules.