The DNA of Telomeres Has Been Found to Be Highly

question 56

Multiple Choice

The DNA of telomeres has been found to be highly conserved throughout the evolution of eukaryotes. What does this most probably reflect?

• A) the inactivity of this DNA
• B) the low frequency of mutations occurring in this DNA
• C) that new evolution of telomeres continues
• D) that mutations in telomeres are relatively advantageous
• E) that the critical function of telomeres must be maintained