Identify which statement(s) is/are true regarding telomere characteristics.
A. Telomeres allow duplicated chromosomes to become separated into daughter cells during M phase.
B. Telomeres are found in all living cells.
C. Telomeres cap the ends of linear chromosomes and prevent them from being recognized by the cell as broken DNA in need of repair.
D. Telomeres contain repeated nucleotide sequences that are required to replicate the ends of linear chromosomes.
E. All of the above are true regarding telomere characteristics.
F. Only statements B and D are true regarding telomere characteristics.
G. Only statements C and D are true regarding telomere characteristics.
Ans: G. Only statements C and D are true regarding telomere characteristics.
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