La replicació
Example: La replicació de l'ADN és essencial per a la divisió cel·lular.
Definition
"La replicació" refers to the biological process of copying DNA, which is essential for cell division. It involves the precise duplication of genetic material to ensure that each new cell receives an identical set of DNA.
Etymology
The word "la replicació" comes from the Latin 'replicatio,' meaning 'a folding back' or 'repetition.' It evolved in scientific contexts to describe the process of reproducing genetic material, highlighting the idea of making an exact copy.
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"La replicació" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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