How Might Adding Telomerase Affect Cellular Aging

question 28

Multiple Choice

How might adding telomerase affect cellular aging?

• A)Telomerase will speed up the rate of cell proliferation.
• B)Telomerase eliminates telomere shortening and retards aging.
• C)Telomerase shortens telomeres, which delays cellular aging.
• D)Telomerase would have no effect on cellular aging.
• E)Telomerase will decrease the rate of cell proliferation.

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Definitions:

Genetically Determined Growth

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Neuron's Cell Body

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Cephalocaudal

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Proximodistal

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