Term Name: replication fork
Synonyms: replication focus
Definition: The Y-shaped region of a replicating DNA molecule, resulting from the separation of the DNA strands and in which the synthesis of new strands takes place. Also includes associated protein complexes.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005657]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: chromosome
has parts: DNA replication factor C complex replisome
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure
has subtype: cytoplasmic replication fork nuclear replication fork