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(Created page with "== Introduction == The end replication problem is a fundamental issue in molecular biology and genetics, specifically related to the replication of linear chromosomal DNA in eukaryotic cells. This problem arises because the DNA polymerase enzyme, which is responsible for DNA synthesis, cannot fully replicate the ends of linear chromosomes. This results in the progressive shortening of chromosomes with each cell division, which has signif...") |
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[[Image:Detail-91737.jpg|thumb|center|Close-up image of a human chromosome under a microscope, showing the structure and telomeres.|class=only_on_mobile]] | |||
[[Image:Detail-91738.jpg|thumb|center|Close-up image of a human chromosome under a microscope, showing the structure and telomeres.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||