Which of These BEST Describes the Potential Role of Telomeres

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of these BEST describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?

• A) They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell.
• B) They are "glue" that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules.
• C) They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible.
• D) They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries.

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