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Sourav PanDecember 18, 2024

A telomere functions to prevent a cell from…

A telomere functions to prevent a cell from…

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 18, 2024

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A telomere functions to prevent a cell from losing important genetic material during DNA replication, avoiding chromosome degradation or fusion with other chromosomes. Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from damage and play a role in limiting the number of divisions a cell can undergo, contributing to cellular aging and preventing uncontrolled cell growth, which could lead to cancer.

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