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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.

Answer :

C
Most prokaryotes with circular genome do not have telomeres.
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The statement 'telomeres are slightly shorter in prokaryotic cells than in eukaryotic cells' is INCORRECT (Option C).

Telomeres are DNA sequences localized at the ends of eukaryotic (linear) chromosomes.

These DNA sequences (telomeres) are composed of nucleotide tandem repeats.

Most prokaryotes (e.g., bacteria) have circular genomes and therefore they do not have telomeres.

In conclusion, the statement 'telomeres are slightly shorter in prokaryotic cells than in eukaryotic cells' is INCORRECT (Option C).

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