telomerase

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Synonyms: telomere, telomeres

Antonyms: telomere, telomeres

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|enzyme|genetics}} An [[enzyme]] in [[eukaryotic]] [[cell]]s that adds a specific [[sequence]] of [[DNA]] to the [[telomere]]s of [[chromosome]]s after they [[divide]]; gives the chromosomes stability over time.

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