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telomerase

noun

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
T
Ends with
E
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

teˈlɑməɹeɪs

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noun

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

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