replication

[rep-li-key-shuhn] / ˌrɛp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

copy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

reproduction

STRONG

Photostat Xerox archetype carbon cast clone counterfeit counterpart ditto duplicate effigy ersatz facsimile forgery image impersonation impression imprint likeness microfiche mimeograph miniature mirror model offprint parallel pattern photocopy photograph portrait print reduplication reflection replica representation reprint rubbings similarity simulacrum simulation study tracing transcript transcription type

WEAK

carbon copy ectype hard copy

Antonyms

STRONG

difference dissimilarity entity opposite original unlikeness

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These experiments revealed a powerful defense system coordinated by interferons, which are proteins that interfere with viral entry and replication.

From Science Daily

In a good response, less than 1% of the cells get infected, because the body quickly produces a protein called interferon to block the entry and replication of viruses.

From The Wall Street Journal

The differences are closely tied to essential cellular activities such as transcription and DNA replication.

From Science Daily

This faster growth happens because Migrions deliver multiple copies of the viral genome at the same time, allowing replication to begin immediately and in parallel.

From Science Daily

Although RPA has long been recognized for its involvement in DNA replication and repair, its importance in supporting healthy telomeres in humans had not been confirmed.

From Science Daily

replication

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