DNA replication, synthesis of primer
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.
GO:0032774
RNA biosynthetic process
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GO:0006261
DNA-templated DNA replication
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DNA priming
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DNA replication, synthesis of DNA primer
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DNA replication, synthesis of RNA primer
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replication priming
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SPCC23B6.05c SPBC17D11.06 SPCC1753.01c SPAC6B12.10c SPCC553.09c