The Enzymatic Activity of a Telomerase Is Best Described as a

question 1

Multiple Choice

The enzymatic activity of a telomerase is best described as a

• A) polymerase.
• B) reverse transcriptase.
• C) exonuclease.
• D) ligase.
• E) topoisomerase.

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Definitions:

Pentanoic Acid

A five-carbon chain fatty acid, also known as valeric acid, with a chemical formula of C5H10O2.

Condensed Structural Formula

A method of representing molecules wherein the atoms are shown in order but some or all bonds are omitted for simplicity.

COOH

Refers to the carboxyl group, a functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group (OH), found in organic acids.

Hexanoic Acid

A colorless, oily fatty acid with an odor that resembles that of goats or other barnyard animals, used in flavoring and manufacturing.