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telomeres

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of repetitive nucleotide sequence that can be found at the ends of chromosomes in eukaryotic organisms.

    - "The protective role of telomeres in preventing chromosomal damage is crucial for maintaining genomic stability."
    - "Studies have shown that the length of telomeres can be used as a biomarker for aging and disease."
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telomere , telomeres
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'telos' meaning 'end' and 'meros' meaning 'part'.

Trivia
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  1. Telomeres were first discovered in 1938 by the cytologist Hermann Joseph Muller, but their function was not fully understood until the late 1980s.

  2. The average length of a telomere in a human cell is about 5,000 to 10,000 base pairs.

  3. The enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length is called telomerase.

  4. Telomeres are believed to play a role in the aging process and may contribute to the development of age-related diseases.

  5. Some organisms, such as certain types of jellyfish, have the ability to regenerate their telomeres indefinitely, allowing them to effectively be immortal.

Related Concepts
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  1. DNA: Telomeres are made up of repetitive sequences of DNA.

  2. Chromosome: Telomeres are found at the ends of chromosomes.

  3. Aging: Telomere length has been linked to the aging process.

Culture
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In literature, telomeres have been used as a metaphor for the end of a story or the conclusion of a narrative.

How to Memorize "telomeres"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a shoelace with aglets at the ends. Telomeres can be thought of as the protective caps on the ends of our chromosomes, similar to the aglets on a shoelace.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'telomeres' with the word 'protection' or 'end'.
    - Think of the word 'telomeres' as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the ends of our chromosomes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'TELOMERES' to remember the function of telomeres: 'T'elomeres 'E'nd 'L'ife 'O'ver 'M'any 'E'xtensions 'R'epetition 'E'nables 'S'urvival.

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