The ends of chromosomes are called ________.  

A.  telomeres
B.  centromeres
C.  caps
D.  DNA termini


A.  telomeres

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Matching. Choose the one most appropriate answer

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Stromatolites are fossils of ancient, photosynthetic cyanobacteria

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Genetically engineering bacteria may be used to break down pollutants in the environment in a process

known as a. bioremediation. b. replica plating. c. hybridization. d. transcription. e. polymorphism.

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