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Telomeres and Telomerase

Telomeres and Telomerase

Telomerase adds DNA to telomeres at the end of chromosomes. Dr. Blackburn explains that without telomerase, telomeres shorten with each cell division eventually leading to cell death.

Keywords:
telomeres, telomerase, chromosomes, cell divsion
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Material Type:
Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:
December 12, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:
January 3, 2025
Author:
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Submitter:
Juville Dario-Becker
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School
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Video, Website
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web browser
Language:
English
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