Holliday junction en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after British molecular biologist Robin Holliday (1932–2014), who proposed it in 1964 to account for homologous recombination in Ustilago maydis.
Meanings
- A junction between four strands of DNA. They are a key intermediate in many types of genetic recombination, as well as in double-strand break repair.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holliday junctions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |