Which of the Following Correctly Describes Satellites and Telomeres

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes satellites and telomeres?

• A) Both can occur at the ends or in the middle of chromosomes.
• B) Both can occur only at the ends of chromosomes.
• C) Satellites occur only at the ends of chromosomes, but telomeres can be found at the ends or in the middle of chromosomes.
• D) Telomeres occur only at the ends of chromosomes, but satellites can be found at the ends or in the middle of chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Ozone

A molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, found in the Earth's stratosphere, where it absorbs and protects against harmful ultraviolet radiation.

Radon-222

A naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium in the Earth's crust, known for its health risks, particularly lung cancer, when accumulated in buildings.

Air Pollutant

Substances in the air that can have harmful effects on the health of living creatures or the environment, including gases, particulates, and biological molecules.

Global Warming

The ongoing rise in Earth’s surface temperature, primarily due to the emission of greenhouse gases from human activities, leading to climate change and associated impacts.