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telomere

/ˈtɛl.ə.mɪər/

翻译: 指真核生物染色体末端的特殊结构,由重复DNA序列和相关蛋白质组成,起保护染色体末端、防止其降解或融合的作用,并在细胞衰老和染色体稳定性中起关键作用。

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noun

/ˈtɛl.ə.mɪər/C2formalscientific
  • zh指真核生物染色体末端的特殊结构,由重复DNA序列和相关蛋白质组成,起保护染色体末端、防止其降解或融合的作用,并在细胞衰老和染色体稳定性中起关键作用。

A scientific term referring to the protective cap at the end of a eukaryotic chromosome, which plays a key role in cellular aging and stability.

  1. Chromosome endC2formalscientific

    The protective cap at the end of a eukaryotic chromosome, composed of repetitive DNA sequences and proteins, which prevents chromosome deterioration and fusion.

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    • Telomeres shorten each time a cell divides, which is linked to aging.
    • Scientists study telomere length to understand cellular lifespan.
    • Damage to telomeres can lead to genomic instability.
词形
  • telomeres plural form
  • telomeres' possessive plural form
  • telomere's possessive singular form