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The terminal end of chromosome is ______ .


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Telomere:

  1. A telomere is a chromosome's terminal segment comprising repeating DNA sequences.
  2. It protects the end of the chromosome from deterioration or from fusion with neighboring chromosomes.

Final Answer: The terminal end of the chromosome is the telomere.


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