Telomerase Is an Enzyme Characteristic of Normal Cells That Is

question 59

True/False

Telomerase is an enzyme characteristic of normal cells that is active in DNA repair; most cancer cells have been found to lack telomerase.

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression).

Antipsychotic Drug

Medication used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry to reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations or delusions.

Lithium

A chemical element used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions to stabilize mood.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures for therapeutic effect, often used in severe cases of depression.