role of telomeres
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telomeres
protective sequences of nucleotides found at the ends of chromosomes which becomes shorter every time a cell divides
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purpose
prevent loss of vital genetic info when DNA replicates…prevents shortening of chromosomes
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stem cells
permit continued replication in stem cells or meristemic cells
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length
determines the lifespan of cells
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apoptosis
cell death is prevented by preventing ends of chromosomes attaching to each other
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