Mechanism of nuclear DNA replication in radicles of germinating cotton |
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Authors: | Clay W F Bartels P G Katterman F R |
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Affiliation: | Department of Plant Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz. 85721. |
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Abstract: | The mechanism of nuclear DNA replication in radicles of germinating cotton (Gossypium barbadense) was investigated. Pulse-labeling with [3H]thymidine indicates that replication intermediates are of small molecular weight (4-10S) and behave as if single-stranded. Prolonged labeling indicates that intermediates are of discrete size, suggesting a mechanism of discontinuous replication. Electron microscopy of nuclear DNA demonstrates a complex architecture which may include “eye forms” and “forks” similar to those reported in prokaryotes and animal systems. The possible universality of DNA replication mechanisms is discussed. |
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