The telomere is the tandemly repetitive DNA at the end of a eukaryotic chromosome’s DNA molecule that protects the organism’s genes from being eroded during successive rounds of replication.
Il telomero è il DNA ripetitivo in tandem all'estremità della molecola di DNA del cromosoma eucariotico che protegge i geni dell'organismo dall'essere erosi durante i successivi cicli di replicazione.
| Front | telomere |
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| Back | The tandemly repetitive DNA at the end of a eukaryotic chromosome’s DNA molecule that protects the organism’s genes from being eroded during successive rounds of replication. See also repetitive DNA. |
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