Understanding the role of telomerase has helped scientists understand the number of times a cell can divided. If scientists could control the telomerase activity in specific cells, they could potentially stop
A. the formation of cancer.
B. aging of cells.
C. All of the answer choices are correct.
D. meiosis.
E. aerobic respiration.
A. the formation of cancer.
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What will be an ideal response?
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