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Vocabulary Entry
telomere
|noun
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noun
A telomere is a repetitive nucleotide sequence at the end of a chromosome, which protects it from deterioration or from fusion with neighboring chromosomes.
Example Sentences
"As cells divide, the telomeres shorten over time."
"Studies show that telomere length is associated with aging."
"Researchers are exploring how telomeres influence cancer cell biology."