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What Is Life? 2nd Edition by Jay Phelan

Edition 2ISBN: 978-1464102448
book What Is Life? 2nd Edition by Jay Phelan cover

What Is Life? 2nd Edition by Jay Phelan

Edition 2ISBN: 978-1464102448
Exercise 5
Which of the following statements about telomeres is incorrect?
A) They function like a counter, keeping track of how many times a cell has divided.
B) At birth, they are long enough to permit approximately 50 cell divisions in most cells.
C) They are slightly shorter in prokaryotic cells than in eukaryotic cells.
D) They function like a protective cap on chromosomes.
E) They contain no critical genes.
Explanation
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The correct Answerto this question is c)...

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