telomerase

English

Etymology

telomere +‎ -ase

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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