GO:0003896

DNA primase activity

Details: 
Catalysis of the synthesis of a short RNA primer on a DNA template, providing a free 3'-OH that can be extended by DNA-directed DNA polymerases. Catalyzed by a DNA-directed RNA polymerase that forms a complex with alpha DNA polymerase.
GO Category: 
MF
PriL_PriS_Eukaryotic
TOPRIM_DnaG_primases
PolY superfamily
zf-CHC2 superfamily
AE_Prim_S