Telomerase Uses _____ to Synthesize New DNA

question 50

Multiple Choice

Telomerase uses _____ to synthesize new DNA.

• A) exonuclease activity
• B) a licensing factor
• C) strand invasion
• D) a DNA template
• E) an RNA template

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Definitions:

Cartilaginous Joint

Bones connected by cartilage; includes synchondroses and symphyses.

Epiphyseal Plates

Growth plates located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Intervertebral Disks

Cartilaginous pads situated between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers and allowing flexibility.

Fontanelles

Soft spots on a baby's head where the skull bones have not yet fused, allowing for growth of the brain.