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: 
molecular_function
2
Total items in this category:  
DNA primase (EC 2.7.7.-)
ATP-dependent DNA ligase (EC 6.5.1.1) clustered with Ku protein, LigD