The ability for cancer cells to divide indefinitely is made possible because they:

A) rebuild their telomeres after every cell division.
B) rebuild their centromeres after every cell division.
C) break down their centromeres after every cell division.
D) break down their telomeres after every cell division.
E) avoid interphase during cell division.


A) rebuild their telomeres after every cell division.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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