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复数形式
telomeres
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端粒, 染色体末端
a repetitive DNA sequence at the end of a linear chromosome, protecting it from deterioration during replication, and playing a role in cellular aging and cancer development
- Think of telomeres as the plastic tips on the ends of a phone charger cable that keep it from wearing out.
将端粒想象成手机充电线末端的塑料头，防止其磨损。
- Telomere length can be influenced by various factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors.
端粒长度可能受到多种因素的影响，包括遗传、生活方式和环境因素。
- As cells divide, telomeres gradually shorten, acting as a biological clock that limits the number of divisions.
随着细胞分裂，端粒逐渐缩短，作为一种限制分裂次数的生物钟。
- The study of telomeres has implications for understanding the aging process and developing potential therapies for age-related diseases.
研究端粒对理解衰老过程及开发针对年龄相关疾病的潜在疗法具有重要意义。
- The telomere's repetitive sequence, TTAGGG in humans, prevents the loss of essential genetic information with each round of cell division.
端粒的重复序列，人类中的TTAGGG，防止了在每一轮细胞分裂中丢失必要的遗传信息。