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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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| exonuclease IX activity | narrow synonym |
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