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Telomere
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telomer, capătul cromozomului
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
Exemple
Think of telomeres as the plastic tips on the ends of a phone charger cable that keep it from wearing out.
Gândiți-vă la telomeri ca la capetele de plastic de la capetele unui cablu de încărcare a telefonului care împiedică uzura acestuia.
