telomerase

English

Etymology

From telomere +‎ -ase.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

telomerase (plural telomerases)

  1. (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.

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