Noun
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primase (plural primases)
(biochemistry) An RNA polymerase involved in the initiation of DNA synthesis.
Along the lagging strand's template, primase builds RNA primers in short bursts. Source: Internet
Bacteria use a primase belonging to the DnaG protein superfamily which contains a catalytic domain of the TOPRIM fold type. citation The TOPRIM fold contains an α/β core with four conserved strands in a Rossmann-like topology. Source: Internet
In eukaryotic replication, the primase forms a complex with Pol α. citation Multiple DNA polymerases take on different roles in the DNA replication process. Source: Internet
In this mechanism, once the two strands are separated, primase adds RNA primers to the template strands. Source: Internet
The primase used by archaea and eukaryotes, in contrast, contains a highly derived version of the RNA recognition motif (RRM). Source: Internet