Benzonase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Benzonase is a noun meaning (genetics) An artificial endonuclease used to degrade DNA and RNA.
Meaning
(genetics) An artificial endonuclease used to degrade DNA and RNA.
Example Sentences
Treat the lung with benzonase to remove the remnant DNA:
The new digestion protocol was designed based on the enzymatic combination of benzonase and P1 nucleases.
Immobilized nucleases like benzonases on corncobs were also used to reduce the nucleic acid content in protein concentrates.
Hydrolysis of nucleic acids for single-cell protein concentrates has been carried out in one step using immobilized benzonase on corn cob.
Word Forms
- benzonases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benzoase, bensonase, benzonuclease, riboendonuclease, sequenase, exonuclease.
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