Multiple choice

The phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotide subunits of nucleic acids are broken by ________ enzymes.

  1. Esterase

  2. Demethylases

  3. Methylase

  4. Nuclease

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D Correct answer
Explanation

A nuclease is an enzyme capable of cleaving the phosphodiester bonds between the nucleotide subunits of nucleic acids. Older publications may use terms such as polynucleotidase or nucleodepolymerase.