telomerase
nounUS /teˈlɑməɹeɪs/ · UK /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/
Etymology From telomere + -ase.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Medicine, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences 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.
- Derived terms
- antitelomerase