What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?
A) They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell.
B) They are "glue" that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules.
C) They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries.
D) They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible.

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Telomeres are the protective end caps of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division until they reach a critical length, which leads to cellular senescence and eventually cell death. This process is thought to contribute to the aging process and the development of age-related diseases.

What Best Describes the Potential Role of Telomeres in the Aging