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GO: Cellular Component

meiotic recombination initiation complex

Term ID
GO:0035808
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Definition
A protein complex that initiates the formation of double-strand breaks (DSBs) required for meiotic recombination. Consists of a protein that catalyses formation of the double-strand breaks (Spo11 in S. cerevisiae and Rec12 in S. pombe), and a number of accessory proteins. (3)
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