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How is the action of exonuclease different from that of endonuclease ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Exonuclease:** - Exonuclease is an enzyme that removes nucleotides from the ends of a DNA molecule. It can act on either the 5' or 3' end of the DNA strand, progressively cleaving off one nucleotide at a time. 2. **Definition of Endonuclease:** - Endonuclease is an enzyme that makes cuts at specific positions within the DNA strand. It does not remove nucleotides from the ends but instead cleaves the DNA at internal sites. ...
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