DNA strand exchange activity GO_0000150
DNA strand exchange activity
ID: GO_0000150
Class
Catalysis of the identification and base-pairing of homologous sequences between single-stranded DNA and double-stranded DNA.
Note that this term represents activities that do not break or form phosphodiester bonds, and is therefore not a parent of 'site-specific recombinase activity ; GO:0009009'.
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Relationships
- is part of: DNA recombination
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| strand exchange activity | related synonym | |
| strand transferase | narrow synonym | |
| recombinase activity | exact synonym | |
| RecA-family recombinase activity | related synonym |