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An enzyme catalysing the removal of nucleotides from ends of DNA is
BiologyBiotechnology - Principles and ProcessesNEETNEET 2019 (Odisha)
Options:
  • A DNA ligase
  • B endonuclease
  • C exonuclease
  • D protease
Solution:
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The correct answer is: exonuclease
An enzyme catalysing the removal of nucleotides from ends of DNA is exonuclease. Endonuclease made cuts at specific positions within the DNA. DNA ligase joins DNA fragments. Proteases are protein-degrading enzymes.

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