Associations to the word «Telomerase»

Wiktionary

TELOMERASE, noun. (enzyme) (genetics) An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.

Dictionary definition

TELOMERASE, noun. An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide.

Wise words

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