Synthesis of telomeres requires the enzyme ______,which is a type of ______.

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Telomeres are synthesized by the enzyme telomerase, which is a type of ribonucleoprotein. Ribonucleoprotein refers to a complex of RNA and protein, which is what telomerase consists of. The RNA component of telomerase provides the template for synthesizing the repetitive DNA sequences that make up telomeres, while the protein component helps to stabilize the telomerase complex and facilitates DNA synthesis. Helicase unwinds DNA, ribonuclease breaks down RNA, riboprotein is not a term used in biology, and ribotelase and ligase are not enzymes involved in telomere synthesis.

Synthesis of Telomeres Requires the Enzyme ______,Which Is a Type