| 词条 | Theta structure |
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A Theta structure is an intermediate structure formed during the replication of a circular DNA molecule (prokaryote DNA). Two replication forks can proceed independently around the DNA ring and when viewed from above the structure resembles the Greek letter "theta" (θ).[1][2] Originally discovered by John Cairns, it led to the understanding that (in this case) bidirectional DNA replication could take place. Proof of the bidirectional nature came from providing replicating cells with a pulse of tritiated thymidine, quenching rapidly and then autoradiographing. Results showed that the radioactive thymidine was incorporated into both forks of the theta structure, not just one, indicating synthesis at both forks in opposite directions around the loop.[3] References1. ^{{cite book|title=Genetics|first1=A. V. S. S. |last1=Sambamurty|page=780|publisher=Alpha Science Int'l Ltd.|date=2005|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DqcPWlOM63wC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Theta Structure}}{{Molecular-biology-stub}}2. ^{{cite journal|url=http://www.biologydiscussion.com/dna/theta-structure-of-dna-with-diagram-biochemistry/71680|title=Theta Structure of DNA (With Diagram)|first1=Arusha|last1=B|publisher=Biology Discussion}} 3. ^{{cite book|title=An Introduction to Genetic Analysis. 7th edition.|url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21790/|last1=Griffiths |first1=AJF|display-authors=etal|publisher=W. H. Freeman|date= 2000}} 1 : DNA replication |
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