A human cell that has reached its Hayflick limit has divided how many times?

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The Hayflick limit is the number of times a normal human cell population will divide before ceasing to divide further. The limit was originally approximated to be around 50-70 times, but later studies have shown that it can vary depending on the cell type. The most commonly cited number is around 55 divisions. Therefore, the correct answer is B) 55.

A Human Cell That Has Reached Its Hayflick Limit Has