-Why Do Prokaryotic Genomes Not Require Telomerases

question 50

Multiple Choice

-Why do prokaryotic genomes not require telomerases?

• A)because they are circular
• B)because they contain fewer genes
• C)because they are small
• D)because they are relatively simple

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Definitions:

Nucleolus

A structure found within the nucleus of the cell.

RNA Synthesis

The process of synthesizing ribonucleic acid (RNA) from a DNA template, a critical step in gene expression and protein production.

Cell Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Cytoplasm

The material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus, that contains the organelles and facilitates cellular processes.