Which of the following statements about telomeres is INCORRECT?

A. Telomeres are crucial to the viability of a cell that replicates often.
B. Telomeres would be longerĀ in cells of older than younger individuals.
C. Telomeres are short repeat sequences.
D. Telomeres are lengthened by telomerase.
E. Telomeres are found at the ends of chromosomes.


Answer: B

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