Scelta multipla
How does telomerase prevent linear chromosomes from shortening during replication?
780
views
14. DNA Synthesis
Telomeres
Scelta multipla
Which of the following statements is true regarding telomeres?
A
Telomeres are involved in coding for proteins.
B
Telomeres increase in length as cells divide.
C
Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration.
D
Telomeres are found in prokaryotic cells.
Guida verificata passo dopo passo1
Understand the function of telomeres: Telomeres are repetitive nucleotide sequences at the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes. They do not code for proteins but serve a protective role.
Recognize the role of telomeres in cell division: Telomeres shorten with each cell division, which is a key factor in cellular aging and limits the number of times a cell can divide.
Identify the correct statement: Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration, preventing the loss of important genetic information during DNA replication.
Clarify the presence of telomeres: Telomeres are specific to eukaryotic cells and are not found in prokaryotic cells, which typically have circular DNA without ends.
Evaluate the statements: Based on the understanding of telomeres, determine which statement accurately describes their function and characteristics.
Video correlati
Pratica correlata
