replication cycle

Definition / meaning of replication cycle

In biology, refers to the reproduction cycle of viruses. A repliction cycle begins with the infection of a host cell and ends with the release of mature progeny virus particles.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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