Characterization of a DNA Helicase Gene that Targets Sub-cellular Organelles in Arabidopsis thaliana

Authors

Logan Hazard, Brigham Young University
Dr. Brent Nielsen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

DNA helicase gene, sub-cellular organelles, Arabidopsis thaliana

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

DNA helicases are essential to the development of all living organisms. The function of these proteins is to temporarily separate duplex DNA, allowing for transcription, replication, recombination, and repair to take place. The Pif1p subfamily of helicases found in yeast specifically targets sub-cellular organelles, notably the mitochondria.

Recommended Citation

Hazard, Logan and Nielsen, Dr. Brent (2013) "Characterization of a DNA Helicase Gene that Targets Sub-cellular Organelles in Arabidopsis thaliana," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1247.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1247