In general,telomerase is expressed only in the ______ and ______ cells.

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Telomerase is primarily expressed in germ and stem cells, which are responsible for producing new cells and preserving the length of telomeres. Somatic cells, on the other hand, typically have very low levels (if any) of telomerase activity, which contributes to the shortening of telomeres over time and the eventual aging and death of these cells. Sperm cells are a type of germ cell, not a somatic cell, so choice D is not correct. Choice B is partially correct in that telomerase is expressed in stem cells, but not all stem cells are capable of expressing telomerase. Therefore, the best answer is A) germ; stem.

In General,telomerase Is Expressed Only in the ______ and ______

In General,telomerase Is Expressed Only in the and