replication mechanism
[/ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən ˈmɛkənɪzəm/]
nounpl: replication mechanisms
mecanismo de replicação
1. The biological or chemical process by which genetic material (DNA or RNA) is copied to produce identical or near-identical copies
The replication mechanism of DNA involves the unwinding of the double helix and the synthesis of complementary strands.
O mecanismo de replicação do DNA envolve o desenrolar da dupla hélice e a síntese de fitas complementares.
2. In computing and technology, the process or system by which data, software, or information is duplicated across multiple systems or locations
The database uses a master-slave replication mechanism to ensure data consistency across servers.
O banco de dados utiliza um mecanismo de replicação mestre-escravo para garantir a consistência dos dados entre servidores.
3. Any systematic process of duplication or reproduction in biological systems
Viruses have evolved sophisticated replication mechanisms to spread efficiently through host cells.
Os vírus evoluíram mecanismos de replicação sofisticados para se disseminar eficientemente através das células hospedeiras.
This term is predominantly used in scientific, medical, and technological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is standard terminology in university biology programs, molecular biology research, and information technology. The term has remained largely unchanged across English and Portuguese scientific communities, reflecting the international nature of scientific discourse.
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