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Which of the following enzyme catalyses the removal of nucleotides from the end of DNA molecules? -

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Question

Which of the following enzyme catalyses the removal of nucleotides from the end of DNA molecules?

Options

  • Protease

  • Exonuclease

  • RNase

  • Endonuclease

MCQ

Solution

Exonuclease

Explanation:

The removal of nucleotides from the ends of DNA molecules is catalysed by the exonuclease. The restriction enzyme exonuclease is a member of the nuclease family of enzymes. These only cut the segments at predetermined points.

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