DNA segments at the ends of chromosomes that shorten every time a cell divides are called
A) transposons.
B) mutagens.
C) activated chromatin.
D) operons.
E) telomeres.

Name: DNA segments at the ends of chromosomes that shorten every time a cell divides are called A) transposons. B) mutagens. C) activated chromatin. D) operons. E) telomeres.
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These segments are called telomeres. As cells divide, their telomeres shorten and eventually, when they become too short, the cell stops dividing altogether.

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