Telomerase __________.
A) causes cells to become senescent
B) can lengthen telomeres
C) hastens telomere shortening
D) activity can age cells

Name: Telomerase __________. A) causes cells to become senescent B) can lengthen telomeres C) hastens telomere shortening D) activity can age cells
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Telomerase is an enzyme that can add nucleotides to the end of telomeres, therefore lengthening them. This can extend the lifespan of cells and delay the onset of cell senescence.