| id | GO:0003896 Detailed information |
|---|---|
| name | DNA primase activity |
| namespace | molecular_function |
| alt_id | GO:0003897 |
| alt_id | GO:0003898 |
| def | "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." [GOC:mah, ISBN:0716720094] |
| subset | gosubset_prok |
| xref | EC:2.7.7.- |
| is_a | GO:0003899 ! DNA-directed RNA polymerase activity |