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Telomere
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telómero, extremo del cromosoma
a repetitive DNA sequence at the end of a linear chromosome, protecting it from deterioration during replication, and playing a role in cellular aging and cancer development
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As cells divide, telomeres gradually shorten, acting as a biological clock that limits the number of divisions.
A medida que las células se dividen, los telómeros se acortan gradualmente, actuando como un reloj biológico que limita el número de divisiones.
