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Telomerase is an enzyme which is a...

Telomerase is an enzyme which is a

A

repetitive DNA

B

RNA

C

simple protein

D

ribonucleoprotein

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Ends of an eukaryotic chromosome are known as telomeres. Telomerase , which is a special ribonucleoprotein molecule (enzymatic in nature) is responsible for the synthesis of these telcomeres.
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