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[[Image:BOOBS.jpg|thumb|left|325px|Highlighted here is the kidney bean shape of RNase A with the active site located within the cleft..]] | [[Image:BOOBS.jpg|thumb|left|325px|Highlighted here is the kidney bean shape of RNase A with the active site located within the cleft..]] | ||
Ribonucleases [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribonucleases] or RNA depolymerases are enzymes that catalyze RNA degradation. Ribonucleases are | Ribonucleases [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribonucleases] or RNA depolymerases are enzymes that catalyze RNA degradation. Ribonucleases are highly active in ruminants, such as cows, to digest large amounts of RNA produced by microorganisms in the stomach. One such ribonuclease, ribonuclease A or RNase A from cows, is a model enzyme due to its ease of purification and simple structure. | ||
=='''Structure'''== | =='''Structure'''== | ||
