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The enzyme nuclease breaks down:
Options
A Proteins
B Carbohydrates
C Nucleic acids
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D Fats
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nuclease enzymes (DNase and RNase) hydrolyze nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) into nucleotides.

Hint

What does "nuclease" indicate about the target molecule?

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