replication
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃən/
replication means: The process of making copies, especially of the material that carries genetic information in cells.
noun
The process of making copies, especially of the material that carries genetic information in cells.
- DNA replication happens before a cell divides.
- This drug slows viral replication.
- Errors during replication can change genetic information.
An attempt to repeat a scientific study to see whether it produces the same results.
- The study needs independent replication.
- Their replication produced different results.
- Several replications have supported the original findings.
Something made to look exactly or almost exactly like something else.
- This painting is an exact replication.
- The museum displayed a replication of the ancient crown.
- Even careful replications can miss small details.
Questions about replication
What does replication mean?
The process of making copies, especially of the material that carries genetic information in cells.
What is replication in other languages?
Türkçe: kopyalanma · Español: replicación · Français: réplication · Deutsch: Replikation · Italiano: replicazione · 日本語: 複製
How do you pronounce replication?
It is pronounced /ˌreplɪˈkeɪʃən/.
How do you use replication in a sentence?
DNA replication happens before a cell divides. This drug slows viral replication.
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