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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMolecular Biology
/məˈlɛkjʊlər baɪˈɒlədʒi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life.
"Molecular biology has revolutionized our understanding of genetic processes." - 2
A field of science that focuses on the interactions between various cellular systems, including DNA, RNA, and proteins.
"Research in molecular biology is crucial for advancements in genetic engineering."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'molecular biology' emerged in the mid-20th century, combining 'molecular', derived from the Latin 'molecula' meaning 'small mass', and 'biology', from the Greek 'bios' meaning 'life'. This reflects a shift towards understanding biological processes at the molecular level.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Molecular Biology" is said worldwide
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biologie moléculaire
Transliteration: biologie moléculaire
"La biologie moléculaire est essentielle pour comprendre les mécanismes de la vie."
Molekularbiologie
Transliteration: Molekularbiologie
"Die Molekularbiologie hat viele Geheimnisse des Lebens entschlüsselt."
biologia molecolare
Transliteration: biologia molecolare
"La biologia molecolare è fondamentale per la ricerca genetica."
biología molecular
Transliteration: biología molecular
"La biología molecular ha cambiado nuestra comprensión de la genética."
biologia molecular
Transliteration: biologia molecular
"A biologia molecular é crucial para a biotecnologia."
आणविक जीवविज्ञान
Transliteration: āṇavik jīvavijñān
"आणविक जीवविज्ञान जीवन के मूलभूत प्रक्रियाओं को समझने में मदद करता है।"
分子生物学
Transliteration: fēnzǐ shēngwùxué
"分子生物学在现代科学中扮演着重要角色。"
분자 생물학
Transliteration: bunja saengmulhak
"분자 생물학은 유전학 연구에 필수적입니다."
分子生物学
Transliteration: bunshi seibutsugaku
"分子生物学は遺伝学の研究において重要です。"
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