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Bookmark or Share- Biochemistry, Telomere And Telomerase - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfTelomeres are protein structures located at the ends of each eukaryotic DNA chromosomal arm. These chromosomal caps are 1 of the most important structures that preserve the structural integrity of linear DNA during each cycle of replication.[1]
- Telomeres: What are they, and how do they impact aging?Telomeres are the "caps" that protect the ends of DNA strands from being destroyed by a cell. They are made up of areas of repeated DNA sequences combined with specific proteins at the ends of...
- Telomere | DNA Segment, Chromosome Protection | Britannicatelomere, segment of DNA occurring at the ends of chromosomes in eukaryotic cells (cells containing a clearly defined nucleus). Telomeres are made up of repeated segments of DNA that consist of the sequence 5′-TTAGGG-3′ (in which T, A, and G are the bases thymine, adenine, and guanine, respectively).
- Telomere - WikipediaTelomeres are non-coding, repetitive sequences located at the termini of linear chromosomes to act as buffers for those coding sequences further behind. They "cap" the end-sequences and are progressively degraded in the process of DNA replication.
- TelomereTelomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from becoming frayed or tangled. Each time a cell divides, the telomeres become slightly shorter. Eventually, they become so short that the cell can no longer divide successfully, and the cell dies.
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