Telomere Recombination
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Telomere Recombination Definition
Recombination can lead to the net elongation of telomeres. The sequence at the ends of chromosomes is highly repetitive and is identical on all telomeres in a given species. The 3-prime end of one chromosome can invade a second chromosome and use the sequence of the second chromosome as a template for telomere elongation by DNA polymerase. The lagging strand can then be filled in by conventional replication mechanisms.
Telomere Recombination Synonyms
Telomere Recombination, Telomere-Telomere Recombination
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