symmetrical replication

[/sɪˈmetrɪkəl ˌreprɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: replicações simétricas
replicação simétrica
1. A form of DNA replication in which both strands of the double helix serve as template strands, resulting in two identical DNA molecules where each new molecule contains one original strand and one newly synthesized strand
Symmetrical replication ensures that genetic information is accurately passed to daughter cells during cell division.
A replicação simétrica garante que a informação genética seja transmitida com precisão às células filhas durante a divisão celular.
2. The process by which DNA replication occurs in a bidirectional manner from the origin of replication, creating two replication forks that move in opposite directions
In E. coli, symmetrical replication begins at oriC and proceeds bidirectionally around the circular chromosome.
Em E. coli, a replicação simétrica começa em oriC e prossegue bidirecionalmente ao redor do cromossomo circular.
This is a technical scientific term used universally in molecular biology education and research across both Brazil and the United States. It represents a fundamental concept in genetics and cell biology taught at the university level. The term is identical in both English and Portuguese scientific communities, making it a universal scientific terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bidirectional replicationsemi-conservative replicationDNA replication
Antonyms / Antônimos
asymmetrical replicationunidirectional replication

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
replicação simétrica
Standard scientific terminology used in biology textbooks and research
São Paulo
replicação simétrica
Commonly used in molecular biology laboratories and university courses
Portugal
replicação simétrica
Identical usage in Portuguese academic and scientific contexts
Rio de Janeiro
replicação simétrica
Standard term in scientific community

Related Words

DNA helixreplication forktemplate strandorigin of replicationsemi-conservativereplication machinery

Related Idioms & Phrases

faithful copying of genetic material
accurate transmission of hereditary information
mirror image replication
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