exonuclease activity [GO_0004527]

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of ester linkages within nucleic acids by removing nucleotide residues from the 3’ or 5’ end.

exonuclease activity

ID: GO_0004527

Class

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of ester linkages within nucleic acids by removing nucleotide residues from the 3' or 5' end.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
exonuclease IX activity narrow synonym