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GO: Molecular Function
DNA primase activity
- Term ID
- GO:0003896
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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. (4)
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- Ontology
- GO: Molecular Function QuickGO AmiGO
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