(chemistry) an extremely small polymer - one whose degree of polymerization is between 2 and 5

plural of telomer

(biology) A terminal branch of a stem, thought to have evolved into the leaf, according to one theory of plant morphology.

plural of telome

Of or relating to a telome.

(biochemistry, genetics) An enzyme in eukaryotic cells that adds a specific sequence of DNA to the telomeres of chromosomes after they divide; gives the chromosomes stability over time.

(genetics) Either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome.

plural of telomere

Of or pertaining to a telomere.

(biochemistry) Any reaction that increases the length of a telomer (oligomer) stepwise