telomerase

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English[edit]

English Wikipedia has an article on:

telomerase

Etymology[edit]

telomere +‎ -ase

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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[edit]

enzyme in eukaryotic cells

Finnish: telomeraasi
Spanish: telomerasa (es) f

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