circular replication
[ˈsɜːrkjələr ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: circular replications
replicação circular
1. A form of DNA replication in which a circular DNA molecule (such as a plasmid or bacterial chromosome) is duplicated by synthesizing new strands while maintaining its circular structure, typically proceeding bidirectionally from an origin of replication
Bacterial circular replication begins at the origin of replication and proceeds in both directions around the chromosome.
A replicação circular bacteriana começa no local de origem da replicação e prossegue em ambas as direções ao redor do cromossomo.
2. The mechanism by which circular DNA molecules produce two identical copies through semi-conservative DNA synthesis
During circular replication, the two DNA strands separate and each serves as a template for a new complementary strand.
Durante a replicação circular, as duas fitas de DNA se separam e cada uma serve como molde para uma nova fita complementar.
This is a technical term primarily used in molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology fields. It is equally understood and used in both Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese scientific communities, reflecting the universal nature of scientific terminology. The term is rarely used in colloquial speech and is specific to academic and research contexts.
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