Telomeres and Their Effects on Cloning

Running head : TELOMERES

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Abstract

The main purpose of this essay is to identify the effects that telomeres can have on successful cloning . It is seen that the clones made from Animals did not go on to live their full age . What was the main reason behind the death of these animals is still under debate . How large a role do telomeres play in the process of cloning is the main theme of the essay . This essay

also points out what a telomere actually is and how is the process of cloning carried out

Telomeres and their effect on Cloning

Telomeres

The word Telomere ' is derived from the Greek word Telos ' meaning end and meros ' meaning part . A telomere is a region at the end of the chromosomes which is made of repetitive DNA and plays an important role in the stability as well as the replication of cells . It is a part of the cell that prevents the destruction of the ends of the chromosomes It is found in all the eukaryotic animals and in a few Prokaryotes . This enzyme is known as the Telomerase reverse transcriptase

Function

The main function of the Telomeres is to prevent premature replication termination of the chromosomes . The Telomeres also act as a cell division limiters . The Telomerase shortening mechanism is responsible for shortening the lifespans of animals by limiting cells to a fixed number of divisions . Telomerase...