telomere

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Noun telomere has 1 sense

telomere - either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome; "telomeres act as caps to keep the sticky ends of chromosomes from randomly clumping together"
--₁ is a kind of end
--₁ is a part of chromosome

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Telomere

Description:

A telomere is a region of repetitive nucleotide sequences found at the ends of chromosomes that protects the genetic material from degradation during DNA replication. It plays a crucial role in the aging process and cell division.

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Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In molecular biology, refers to the protective cap of repetitive DNA sequences found at the ends of chromosomes.

Example sentence: The telomere prevents the deterioration of DNA during cell division.

Sense 2:

Used metaphorically to represent the limit or lifespan of something.

Example sentence: The project's success seemed to reach its telomere after five years of development.

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