Single-Strand Binding Proteins
Definition
Single-strand binding proteins are proteins that bind to the single-stranded DNA during replication to prevent the separated strands from reannealing or being degraded.
Related terms
Primase: An enzyme involved in DNA replication that creates RNA primers necessary for initiation of synthesis on each strand.
Okazaki Fragments: Short sequences of DNA nucleotides which are synthesized discontinuously and later linked together by ligase during replication.
Replication Bubble: A region within the DNA molecule where the double helix is separated and replication takes place.
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AP Biology - 6.2 Replication
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