Which of the Following Characteristics Would You Expect of a Eukaryotic

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics would you expect of a eukaryotic organism that lacks the enzyme telomerase?

• A) A high probability of somatic cells becoming cancerous.
• B) An inability to produce Okazaki fragments.
• C) An inability to repair thymine dimers.
• D) A reduction in chromosome length in gametes.

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Definitions:

Zona Glomerulosa

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, involved in the production of mineralocorticoids like aldosterone.

Zona Reticularis

The innermost layer of the adrenal cortex that produces androgenic steroids.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by stimulating the liver to break down glycogen into glucose.

Pancreas

A glandular organ located in the abdomen that plays an essential role in digestion and blood sugar regulation, by secreting digestive enzymes and insulin.