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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. microbial genetics
  4. SOS response (genetics)

Preferred term

SOS response (genetics)

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information An error-prone mechanism or set of functions for repairing damaged microbial DNA. SOS functions (a concept reputedly derived from the SOS of the international distress signal) are involved in DNA repair and mutagenesis, in cell division inhibition, in recovery of normal physiological conditions after DNA repair, and possibly in cell death when DNA damage is extensive.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • SOS box
  • SOS induction
  • SOS repair

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/52563

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