strand separation
[/strænd ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: strand separations
separação de fitas
1. The process of separating the two complementary strands of a DNA double helix, typically achieved through heat or chemical treatment
Strand separation is a crucial step in PCR amplification to allow the DNA polymerase to synthesize new strands.
A separação de fitas é uma etapa crucial na amplificação por PCR para permitir que a polimerase de DNA sintetize novas fitas.
2. In molecular biology, the unwinding or melting of double-stranded nucleic acids into single strands
At high temperatures, strand separation occurs naturally as hydrogen bonds between base pairs break apart.
Em altas temperaturas, a separação de fitas ocorre naturalmente quando as ligações de hidrogênio entre os pares de bases se quebram.
3. The physical or mechanical separation of individual strands from a bundle or twisted structure
The rope underwent strand separation when exposed to extreme tension and weather conditions.
A corda sofreu separação de fitas quando exposta a tensão extrema e condições climáticas adversas.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific and academic contexts, particularly in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology research. It has no cultural or colloquial usage in either Brazilian Portuguese or American English outside of these specialized fields. The term is standardized across international scientific communities with minor variations in regional terminology.
Related Idioms & Phrases
thermal strand separation
enzymatic strand separation
temperature-induced strand separation
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