TELOMERASE
telomerase
(noun) an enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
telomerase (plural telomerases)
(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.
Source: Wiktionary
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