Term Name:	DNA primase activity
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Definition:	Catalysis of the synthesis of a short RNA primer on a DNA template, providing 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.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0003896]    QuickGO    AmiGO