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GO: Biological Process

DNA replication, synthesis of primer

Term ID
GO:0006269
Synonyms
  • DNA priming
  • DNA replication, synthesis of DNA primer
  • DNA replication, synthesis of RNA primer
  • replication priming
Definition
The synthesis of a short nucleotide polymer using one strand of unwound DNA as a template. The product is usually a RNA molecule between 4-15 nucleotides long that provides a free 3'-OH that can be extended by DNA-directed DNA polymerases. In certain conditions, for example in response to DNA damage, some primases synthesize a DNA primer. (3)
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Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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