Regions of noncoding DNA that occur at the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes are called ____.
A)telomeres
B)guanine caps
C)transposons
D)telomerases
E)tandem repeats

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Telomeres are specialized DNA sequences composed of repetitive nucleotide sequences that provide a buffer zone at the ends of chromosomes. They protect the ends of chromosomes from degradation, fusion with other chromosomes, and other types of damage.

Regions of Noncoding DNA That Occur at the Ends of Eukaryotic