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CBme

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on: Jun 22, 2018

Each time that cells divide, telomeres become

A) longer.
B) shorter.
C) thinner.
D) wider.

Question 2

Telomeres are

A) cloudy areas that form in the lens of the eye.
B) immune cells that patrol for foreign substances.
C) protective tips on the ends of chromosomes.
D) unstable oxygen molecules that are byproducts of metabolism.

bpool94

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C

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