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Telomeres.
Telomeres - as a noun
Either (free) end of a eukaryotic chromosome
Example: "Telomeres act as caps to keep the sticky ends of chromosomes from randomly clumping together"
Example Sentences
"As telomeres shorten during cell division, they can contribute to aging and age-related diseases."
"Scientists study the length of telomeres as a potential indicator of cellular aging."
"Damage to telomeres can lead to genomic instability."
"The enzyme telomerase helps maintain the length and integrity of telomeres."
"Shortening of telomeres has been associated with an increased risk of certain diseases."
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Is TELOMERES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, telomeres is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TELOMERES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is TELOMERES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, telomeres is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTELOMERES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
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Valid WordTELOMERES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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