Bodnar Et Al (1998)used Telomerase to Extend the Life Span

Multiple Choice

Bodnar et al (1998) used telomerase to extend the life span of normal human cells.Telomere shortening puts a limit on the number of times a cell can divide.How might adding telomerase affect cellular aging?

A) Telomerase will speed up the rate of cell proliferation.
B) Telomerase ensures that the ends of the chromosomes are accurately replicated and eliminates telomere shortening.
C) Telomerase shortens telomeres and thus delays cellular aging.
D) Telomerase would have no effect on cellular aging.