telomerase

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Meaning

1. noun 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.

Similar words

protelomerase telomerisation telomerization telosome shelterin pontin tellopeptide antitermination trimethylase topoisomerase

Often followed by

activity is rna in and reverse expression activation catalytic

Word family

telomerases