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Meaning of telomerase | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
teˈlɑməɹeɪs

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Español telomerasa
Suomi telomeraasi
Français télomérase
Русский теломераза

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

telomere telomerization telomeropathy telomestatin telonemid telonism

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