Inka
Inka
Inka (pronounced: /ˈiːnkə/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in the context of genetics and molecular biology.
Pronunciation
The term is pronounced as /ˈiːnkə/.
Etymology
The term 'Inka' is derived from the Quechua language, spoken by the Inka civilization in South America. In the context of genetics, it refers to a specific type of gene or protein.
Definition
Inka is a type of protein that plays a crucial role in the regulation of cell division and cell growth. It is involved in various biological processes, including cell cycle, cell differentiation, and cell death.
Related Terms
- Gene: A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.
- Protein: A molecule composed of polymers of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.
- Cell Division: The process by which a parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
- Cell Growth: The process by which cells increase in size.
- Cell Cycle: The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.
- Cell Differentiation: The process by which a cell changes from one cell type to another.
- Cell Death: The event of a biological cell ceasing to carry out its functions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inka
- Wikipedia's article - Inka
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