The intrinsic limit to the number of times cells can replicate themselves is referred to as the __________.

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The intrinsic limit to the number of times a cell can replicate itself is referred to as the cellular clock or Hayflick limit. This limit is imposed by the shortening of telomeres, protective chromosome caps, that occur with each cell division. Once telomeres become critically short, cells can no longer divide and enter into a state of cellular senescence. Mitochondrial multiplication, replication factor, and DNA limit are not accurate terms in describing the intrinsic limit of cell replication.

The Intrinsic Limit to the Number of Times Cells Can