DNA exonuclease activity, producing 5'-phosphomonoesters [GO_0016895]

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of ester linkages within deoxyribonucleic acids by removing nucleotide residues from the 3’ or 5’ end to yield 5’ phosphomonoesters.

DNA exonuclease activity, producing 5'-phosphomonoesters

ID: GO_0016895

Class

Catalysis of the hydrolysis of ester linkages within deoxyribonucleic acids by removing nucleotide residues from the 3' or 5' end to yield 5' phosphomonoesters.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
exonuclease VIII activity narrow synonym
exodeoxyribonuclease activity, producing 5’ phosphomonoesters exact synonym