Associations to the word «Telomerase»

Wiktionary

TELOMERASE, noun. (enzyme) (genetics) 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.

Dictionary definition

TELOMERASE, noun. An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes after they divide.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley