telomerase

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telomerase

Etymology

telomere +‎ -ase

Pronunciation

(US) IPA^(key): /teˈlɑməɹeɪs/
(UK) IPA^(key): /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/

Noun

telomerase (plural telomerases)

(biochemistry, 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.

Translations

enzyme in eukaryotic cells

Finnish: telomeraasi
Spanish: telomerasa (es) f

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