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Yes. We all begin as 1 cell and as it divides the telomeres become shorter. Larger people have more cells than smaller people and therefore have shorter telomeres.
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What is the meaning if bariatris?
Bariatric medicine is the study of obesity and the treatment of obesity. It often includes the treatment options, related conditions stemming from obesity, the genetics involved in obesity and the symptoms of obesity and related conditions.
What is the protective cap of DNA on the tip of chromosomes?
The telomere is the protective cap of DNA on the tip of chromosomes. You lose a small amount of these telomeres each time the cell divides. Eventually the telomeres be lost as you age. Short chromosomes because of lack telomeres are one reason aging occurs.
Is aromatherapy used to cure obesity?
No, aromatherapy cannot be used to cure obesity. If only it were so easy. The only way to reverse obesity is to look at what causes obesity. For more information about what causes obesity, you may wish to see a related question, further down this page, listed under "Related Questions."
Can pushups reduce obesity?
One answer They can help. Another answer For in-depth information about what will reduce obesity, please see the related question, further down this page, listed under "Related Questions."
What is structure is the mitotic clock?
Telomeres
Why might one get a surgery for obesity?
There are a number of clinics where one get surgery for obesity related problems. One can get surgery on the NHS in the UK or the 'Obesity Surgeons Group' where one can locate a surgeon.
Why do prokaryotic chromosomes not have telomeres?
because it has its own modification and restriction system which prevents its own DNA from degradation as telomeres are mainly responsible to protect the DNA from exonuclease activity of DNase.
Is obesity considered a stress related disorder?
yesit can be connected with Stress
How do you naturally lengthen telomeres?
regular exercise.
At what part will DNA strand separate?
telomeres
What helps to prevent the loss of genes?
Telomeres
Heterochromatic regions at the ends of chromosomes are?
Telomeres.
