Micrococcal nuclease
= Micrococcal nuclease
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Micrococcal nuclease, also known as MCN or MNase, is an enzyme that is classified as a type of nuclease. It is produced by the bacteria *Staphylococcus aureus*. This enzyme is primarily known for its ability to cleave the phosphodiester bonds in nucleic acids, thereby breaking down DNA and RNA into smaller fragments.