1. Which of the following statements about telomeres is incorrect?
a) They function like a counter, keeping track of how many
times a cell has divided.
b) At birth, they are long enough to permit approximately
50 cell divisions in most celk.
c) They are slightly shorter in prokaryotic cells than in
eukaryotic cells.
d) They function like a protective cap on chromosomes
e) They contain no critical genes.