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Replication vs. Transcription

For an organism to grow, cell division is essential. But for cell division DNA of the cell must replicate so that the daughter cells have same genetic material as their parent cell. Transcription is a process in which sequence of DNA enzymatically copied by RNA polymerase to produce RNA. Transcription is basically transfer of genetic information from DNA into RNA. Both the processes involves the formation of new molecules of nucleic acid which can be either DNA or RNA. However, both DNA and RNA have different roles, with one involved in gene expression while other in cell division.

Key Differences

Replication occurs in the S-phase of the cell cycle while transcription occurs in G1 and G2 phase of the cell cycle.
In replication, two set of DNA is formed from two strands of DNA while in transcription single RNA strand is formed from single strand of DNA.
Replication is a process in which two DNA are formed from a single DNA while transcription is a process in which RNA is formed from DNA.
Replication involves copying of the entire genome while transcription involves copying of certain genes only.
DNA polymerase is used in replication while RNA polymerase is used in transcription.
Replication helps in conserving the genome for generation of cells while transcription forms copies of DNA gene for immediate use in the formation of proteins.
Janet White
Jul 31, 2016
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Replication and Transcription Definitions

Replication

The act or process of replicating something.

Transcription

The act or process of transcribing.

Replication

(Biology) The process by which genetic material, a single-celled organism, or a virus reproduces or makes a copy of itself.

Transcription

(Music) An adaptation of a composition.

Replication

In scientific research, the repetition of an experiment to confirm findings or to ensure accuracy.

Transcription

A recorded radio or television program.
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Replication

A copy or reproduction
A replication of a famous painting.

Transcription

(Linguistics) A representation of speech sounds in phonetic symbols.

Replication

(Law) The plaintiff's response to the defendant's answer or plea; a reply.

Transcription

(Genetics) The synthesis of messenger RNA from a DNA template through the formation of base pairs, resulting in a transfer of genetic information that codes for amino acid sequences composing proteins.

Replication

The process by which an object, person, place or idea may be copied mimicked or reproduced.

Transcription

The act or process of transcribing.
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Replication

Copy; reproduction.
That painting is an almost exact replication of a famous Rembrandt painting.

Transcription

Something that has been transcribed, including:

Replication

(legal) A response from the plaintiff to the defendant's plea.

Transcription

(music) An adaptation of a composition.
These frame tale interludes frequently include transcriptions of Italian folk songs.

Replication

(biology) The process of producing replicas of DNA or RNA molecules.

Transcription

(broadcasting) A recorded radio or television programme.

Replication

(computing) The process of frequent electronic data copying a one database in one computer or server to a database in another so that all users share the same level of information. Used to improve fault tolerance of the system.

Transcription

(linguistics) A representation of speech sounds as phonetic symbols.

Replication

An answer; a reply.
Withouten any repplicacioun.

Transcription

(obsolete) A written document.

Replication

The reply of the plaintiff, in matters of fact, to the defendant's plea.

Transcription

(genetics) The synthesis of RNA under the direction of DNA.

Replication

Return or repercussion, as of sound; echo.
To hear the replication of your sounds.

Transcription

The act or process of transcribing, or copying; as, corruptions creep into books by repeated transcriptions.

Replication

A repetition; a copy.

Transcription

A copy; a transcript.

Replication

The copying, by enzymes, of a cell's genome, i.e. the DNA or RNA comprising its genetic material, so as to form an identical genome. This is an essential step in the division of one cell into two. This differs from transcription, which is the copying of only part of the genetic information of a cell's genome into RNA, as in the processes of biosynthesis of messenger RNA or ribosomal RNA.

Transcription

An arrangement of a composition for some other instrument or voice than that for which it was originally written, as the translating of a song, a vocal or instrumental quartet, or even an orchestral work, into a piece for the piano; an adaptation; an arrangement; - a name applied by modern composers for the piano to a more or less fanciful and ornate reproduction on their own instrument of a song or other piece not originally intended for it; as, Liszt's transcriptions of songs by Schubert.

Replication

The act of making copies;
Gutenberg's reproduction of holy texts was far more efficient

Transcription

Something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation

Replication

(genetics) the process whereby DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division

Transcription

(genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA

Replication

A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one);
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher

Transcription

A sound or television recording (e.g., from a broadcast to a tape recording)

Replication

(law) a pleading made by a plaintiff in reply to the defendant's plea or answer

Transcription

The act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

Replication

The persistence of a sound after its source has stopped

Transcription

The act of making a record (especially an audio record);
She watched the recording from a sound-proof booth

Replication

Copy that is not the original; something that has been copied

Replication

The repetition of an experiment in order to test the validity of its conclusion;
Scientists will not believe an experimental result until they have seen at least one replication

Replication

Replication is a process involved in cell division which includes copying the DNA in a cell so that there will be two sets of DNA, each set of DNA is then available for daughter cell. Process of replication occurs in S-phase (synthesis phase) of cell cycle. In replication, first DNA unwinds and then DNA helix separates into two and each strand act as template for daughter’s cell DNA in which single DNA strand forms double stranded DNA. But before that RNA primer is required to start replication. Process of replication is catalyzed by DNA polymerase enzymes which recreates the complementary DNA sequence when the two DNA strands are separated. DNA replication involves copying of the entire genome. Deoxyribose nucleotide triphosphate act as raw materials which combines with the nucleotides of the single DNA strand which serve as a template through phosphodiester bond. Hence, newly double stranded DNA helix is formed by the process of replication. This process helps to conserve the genetic information for the generation of cells and the individuals. Remaining products of replication are not degraded and remains within the nucleus.

Transcription

Transcription is a process which involves copying of DNA into RNA. The part of DNA which codes for gene is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA) or transfer RNA (tRNA) or ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Process of transcription occurs in G1 and G2 phases of cell cycle. In transcription, first step is the untwisting and separation of the two DNA strands. RNA polymerase an enzyme which then travels along the length DNA strand and starts binding RNA nucleotides into the DNA strand, until a complete strand of RNA is formed. Then the mRNA comes into the cytoplasm through the nuclear pore of the nucleus where it is translated into proteins. Transcription takes place only in one strand of DNA and it allows copying of only certain amount of genes. So, single strand of RNA is formed from the one segment of DNA. No primer is required in transcription. Process of transcription helps to form DNA copies of genes which can be used in immediate production of proteins. Remaining products of the process of transcription are degraded when their function is over.

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