replication fork

ˌrɛplɪˈkeɪʃən fɔrk

Definition

Definition of replication fork - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

biology

TECH.

Y-shaped region where DNA replication occurs

TECH.

The replication fork progresses as new DNA strands are synthesized.
Scientists observed the replication fork under the microscope.
Errors at the replication fork can lead to mutations.

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Expressions with replication

database replication

process of copying data from one database to another

Database replication ensures that data is consistent across multiple servers.

self-replication

process of making an identical copy of itself

Self-replication is important in the study of artificial life.

Expressions with fork

fork out

pay money unwillingly or reluctantly

I had to fork out $50 for the ticket.

fork over

pay a lot of money reluctantly

She had to fork over $100 for the ticket.

fork up

pay or hand over something, usually money

He had to fork up a hefty fine for speeding..

fork off

branch out from a main route

The trail forks off into two smaller paths.

fork in the road

place where a road splits into two

We stopped at the fork in the road to decide our route.

dig one's grave with a fork

harm personal health by regularly eating very unhealthy food

If Mark keeps overeating junk food, he will dig his grave with a fork.

stick a fork in

consider something finished or completed

After the final edits, stick a fork in the project.

you can't outrun your fork

exp.

exercise cannot fix problems caused by bad eating habits

You can't outrun your fork, so eat healthy to stay fit..

barbecue fork

elongated fork with two prongs for grilling food

He used a barbecue fork to turn the steaks.

carving fork

fork with long tines for holding meat while carving

He used a carving fork to hold the turkey steady..

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French:fourche de réplication, ...
German:Replikationsgabel, ...
Italian:forcella di replicazione, ...
Spanish:horquilla de replicación, ...
Portuguese:forquilha de replicação, ...
Chinese:DNA复制叉, ...
Japanese:複製フォーク, ...
Arabic:شَكْلُ الشُّعْبَةِ النَّاشِئَةِ, ...
Hebrew:מַזְלֵג הַשִּׁכְפּוּל, ...
Russian:вилка репликации, ...
Ukrainian:реплікаційна вилка, ...
Hindi:प्रतिकृति कांटा, ...
Bengali:প্রতিলিপি কাঁটাচামচ, ...
Catalan:forquilla de replicació, ...
Czech:replikační vidlička, ...
Danish:replikationsgaffel, ...
Dutch:replicatievork, ...
Greek:διχάλα αντιγραφής, ...
Hungarian:replikációs villa, ...
Khmer:សមបកចម្លងឌីអិនអេ, ...
Korean:복제 분기점, ...
Persian:چنگال تکثیر, ...
Polish:widełka replikacyjna, ...
Portuguese (BR):forquilha de replicação, ...
Romanian:furcă de replicare, ...
Swedish:replikationsgaffel, ...
Thai:ส้อมจำลอง, ...
Turkish:replikasyon çatalı, ...
Vietnamese:chạc sao chép, ...

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