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FRAGMENTS OKASAKI [1 record]

Record 1 2012-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
DEF

The short lengths of DNA produced on the lagging strand during DNA replication.

OBS

They are rapidly joined by DNA ligase to form a continuous DNA strand.

Key term(s)
  • Okasaki fragments
  • Okasaki pieces
  • Okasaki segments

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Biologie moléculaire
DEF

Fragments de 1 000 à 2 000 nucléotides qui résultent de la synthèse discontinue du brin retardé lors de la réplication de l'ADN.

Key term(s)
  • brins d'Okasaki

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Biología molecular
DEF

Fragmentos de ADN recién sintetizados que se producen durante la replicación discontinua de ADN.

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