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GO: Biological Process

base-excision repair

Term ID
GO:0006284
Synonyms
  • BER
Definition
In base excision repair, an altered base is removed by a DNA glycosylase enzyme, followed by excision of the resulting sugar phosphate. The small gap left in the DNA helix is filled in by the sequential action of DNA polymerase and DNA ligase. 0815316194
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GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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