OBO ID: GO:0000781
Term Name: chromosome, telomeric region Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • nuclear chromosome, telomere
  • nuclear chromosome, telomeric region
  • telomere
Definition: The end of a linear chromosome, required for the integrity and maintenance of the end. A chromosome telomere usually includes a region of telomerase-encoded repeats the length of which rarely exceeds 20 bp each and that permits the formation of a telomeric loop (T-loop). The telomeric repeat region is usually preceded by a sub-telomeric region that is gene-poor but rich in repetitive elements. Some telomeres only consist of the latter part (for eg. D. melanogaster telomeres).
References:
  • SO:0000624
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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