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Origin of concatemeric T7 DNA.

James D. Watson
- 18 Oct 1972 - 
- Vol. 239, Iss: 94, pp 197-201
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The observed concatemers of T7 DNA are consistent with replication schemes resulting in double-helical molecules with 3´ ended tails as discussed by the authors, and they can then join to form dimers which on further replication similarly form larger concatures.
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The observed concatemers of T7 DNA are consistent with replication schemes resulting in double-helical molecules with 3´ ended tails. Right-ended and left-ended molecules can then join to form dimers which on further replication similarly form larger concatemers.

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