El biòleg molecular
Example: El biòleg molecular estudia l'estructura de l'ADN a laboratori.
Definition
"El biòleg molecular" refers to a professional scientist who studies the molecular basis of biological activity, particularly focusing on the structure and function of molecules like DNA and proteins within cells, often working in laboratory settings to understand life processes at a molecular level.
Etymology
The term "el biòleg molecular" comes from the Catalan language, combining "biòleg," meaning biologist, which stems from the Greek 'bios' (life) and 'logia' (study), and "molecular," derived from Latin 'molecula,' a diminutive of 'moles,' meaning mass or barrier. Did you know? The concept of molecular biology emerged in the mid-20th century as scientists began exploring life at the molecular scale.
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