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telomere

Term ID
SO:0000624
Synonyms
  • INSDC_feature:telomere
  • telomeric DNA
  • telomeric sequence
Definition
A specific structure at the end of a linear chromosome, required for the integrity and maintenance of the end.
References
Ontology
Sequence Ontology
Relationships
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