Telomeres,tandem Repeat Sequences at the Ends of Chromosomes,generally Get Shorter

question 28

Multiple Choice

Telomeres,tandem repeat sequences at the ends of chromosomes,generally get shorter after every cell division.The resulting mechanism involves a protein called p53,which ________.

• A) puts the cell into a permanently nondividing state
• B) causes the cell to enter cell senescence
• C) may induce the cell to undergo programmed cell death
• D) All of the above.

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