Which Statement Describes the Function of Telomeres?​

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the function of telomeres?​

• A) ​Telomeres are DNA segments that encode cell cycle checkpoint proteins.
• B) ​Telomeres are where DNA polymerase binds to initiate DNA replication.
• C) ​Telomeres serve as attachment points where microtubules bind to separate chromosomes during anaphase.
• D) ​Telomeres are added to chromosomes with each round of replication to increase DNA stability.
• E) ​Telomeres protect the coding regions of chromosomes because chromosomes are shortened with each round of replication.

Identify the conditions under which the Kruskal-Wallis test is appropriate for comparing more than two independent samples.

Understand how to rank data and deal with ties in non-parametric tests.

Appreciate the importance of study design in selecting appropriate statistical tests.

Formulate null and alternative hypotheses for non-parametric tests based on study objectives.

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