Eukaryotes Solve the Problem of Replicating the Ends of Their

question 18

Multiple Choice

Eukaryotes solve the problem of replicating the ends of their linear chromosomes by:

• A) terminal redundancy whereby each end of the chromosome is duplicated allowing recombination.
• B) using a protein as a primer.
• C) by covalently linking the two strands at each end of the linear chromosome to form a circle.
• D) enzyme activity that uses an RNA template and reverse transcription in a series of repeat cycles.
• E) all of the above.

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