The DNA of Telomeres Has Been Found to Be Highly

question 56

Multiple Choice

The DNA of telomeres has been found to be highly conserved throughout the evolution of eukaryotes. What does this most probably reflect?

• A) the inactivity of this DNA
• B) the low frequency of mutations occurring in this DNA
• C) that new evolution of telomeres continues
• D) that mutations in telomeres are relatively advantageous
• E) that the critical function of telomeres must be maintained

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Definitions:

Pollinator

An animal that facilitates plant reproduction by transferring pollen from one flower to another.

Reproductive Organ

An organ involved in the reproductive system that plays a role in the production of gametes and reproductive hormones.

Apomixis

A form of asexual reproduction that occurs via seed formation without fertilization in certain plant species.

Polyploid

An organism or cell having more than two complete sets of chromosomes, usually as a result of an error in cell division.