Which of the following is not true of telomeres?
A) The have the sequence TTAGGG.
B) They are at the ends of chromosomes.
C) Their sequence is actively transcribed.
D) They shorten by 100 bases with each round of cell replication.
E) They shorten from the action of DNA polymerase.

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Telomeres are not actively transcribed, but their sequence is crucial for protecting the ends of the chromosomes and preventing them from being recognized as double-strand breaks.

Which of the Following Is Not True of Telomeres