Term Name:	meiotic recombination initiation complex
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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.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0035808]    QuickGO    AmiGO