pre-replication complex

Function

• binds to origin of DNA replication & with help from two further protein factors (Cdc6 & Cdt1), load the minichromosome maintenance protein complex
• once assembled, the complex unwinds, & begins to copy DNA

Structure

• formed from: origin of replication complex, Cdc6, Cdt1 & minichromosome maintenance protein complex

More general terms

• molecular complex
• DNA-binding protein

Additional terms

• origin of replication