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WHY DO TELOMERES MATTER FOR OUR HEALTH?
| DEFINITION | TERM |
|---|---|
| A protective structure at the end of a chromosome. | telomere |
| A structure inside cells that carries genetic information. | chromosome |
| The molecule that carries genetic information. | DNA |
| The process by which one cell becomes two cells. | cell division |
| Harm or injury caused to something. | damage |
| The act of losing something. | loss |
| The natural process of growing older. | ageing |
| To become shorter or make something shorter. | shorten |
| Stress that continues for a long time. | chronic stress |
| A healthy variety of foods eaten regularly. | balanced diet |
| To protect and keep something in good condition. | preserve |
| General physical and mental health. | overall health |
| General happiness and good health. | well-being |
| A difficult situation that needs effort to overcome. | challenge |
| To control or deal with something successfully. | manage |
| Frequently; again and again. | regularly |