When a Cell Loses Telomerase Activity, What Is the Predicted

question 44

Multiple Choice

When a cell loses telomerase activity, what is the predicted effect?

• A)Telomeres will increase slightly with each cell division.
• B)After 30-50 divisions, the cell will show signs of senescence and then die.
• C)An immune stem cell will increase white blood cell production.
• D)A normal somatic cell will gain the ability to divide indefinitely.
• E)The cell will die immediately.

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