DNA replication, synthesis of primer

Term ID

GO:0006269

Synonyms

• DNA priming
• DNA replication, synthesis of DNA primer
• DNA replication, synthesis of RNA primer
• replication priming

Definition

The synthesis of a short nucleotide polymer using one strand of unwound DNA as a template. The product is usually a RNA molecule between 4-15 nucleotides long that provides 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. (3)

References

Ontology

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