Telomerase activity relies upon ________________ for appropriate priming.
A)RNA primase
B)a short,telomeric RNA sequence that is carried within its structure
C)a primosome subunit associated with the telomere structure
D)a unique protein-based primer
E)DNA polymerase III holoenzyme

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Telomerase contains a short, telomeric RNA sequence within its structure which serves as a template for the synthesis of telomeres. The RNA template provides the appropriate priming for telomerase activity.

Telomerase Activity Relies Upon ________________ for Appropriate Priming