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Ticking Telomeres/Telltale Telomerase.

Authors :
Biermann, Carol A.
Source :
American Biology Teacher. Jan 1997 59(1):16-20.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Discusses telomeres, complexes of DNA and protein that form the chromatin at the ends of chromosomes. Highlights telomeres as controllers of chromosome integrity, expendable telomeres, DNA replication requirements and their consequences, protection of structural genes, telomerase as indicators of immortality, cancer cells and other immortals, and intriguing questions concerning telomeres and telomerase that remain unanswered. Contains 36 references. (JRH)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0002-7685
Volume :
59
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
American Biology Teacher
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ538272
Document Type :
Information Analyses<br />Journal Articles