What is the main application of telomerase research?
Cancer and aging
Photosynthesis
Climate change
Quantum computing
Answer
Cancer and aging are the primary areas where telomerase research has significant applications. Telomerase is an enzyme that maintains the length of telomeres, protective caps on the ends of chromosomes. In cancer, telomerase activity allows tumor cells to bypass normal cell division limits and proliferate indefinitely. Conversely, in aging, telomere shortening contributes to cellular senescence and tissue dysfunction.
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