replication (Meaning)

Wordnet

replication (n)

the act of making copies

(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer

the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

the repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion

Webster

replication (n.)

An answer; a reply.

The reply of the plaintiff, in matters of fact, to the defendant's plea.

Return or repercussion, as of sound; echo.

A repetition; a copy.

replication Sentence Examples

  1. DNA replication is the process by which DNA molecules duplicate themselves.
  2. The polymerase enzyme is essential for accurate replication of DNA.
  3. The replication fork is the Y-shaped region where replication occurs.
  4. Each new strand of DNA is synthesized in a 5' to 3' direction.
  5. Errors in DNA replication can lead to mutations.
  6. Telomeres are specialized DNA sequences that help prevent excessive replication.
  7. Replication stress occurs when DNA replication is slowed or blocked.
  8. The replication origin is the specific location on DNA where replication begins.
  9. Replication fidelity is a measure of the accuracy of DNA replication.
  10. Replication initiation proteins are required for the initiation of DNA replication.

FAQs About the word replication

the act of making copies, (genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division, a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a wi

reproduction, copy, replica, mock, facsimile, simulation, dupe, reconstruction, carbon, reduplication

original,prototype, original, prototype,archetype, archetype,

DNA replication is the process by which DNA molecules duplicate themselves.

The polymerase enzyme is essential for accurate replication of DNA.

The replication fork is the Y-shaped region where replication occurs.

Each new strand of DNA is synthesized in a 5' to 3' direction.