Telomere Length Can Change with Age and the Type of Cell

question 77

Multiple Choice

Telomere length can change with age and the type of cell. Which of the following correctly describes telomere length?

• A) Telomeres increase as a person ages.
• B) Telomeres remain constant throughout a person's life.
• C) Telomeres are the longest in stem cells.
• D) Telomeres are the shortest in stem cells.
• E) Telomeres shorten in cancer cells.

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