Each time a cell divides,the telomeres:
A)lengthen.
B)shorten.
C)lose receptors on their dendrites.
D)gain receptors on their dendrites.

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Telomeres are protective caps at the end of chromosomes that shorten with each cell division. This is because the DNA polymerase enzyme cannot fully replicate the end of the chromosome, resulting in the loss of some DNA with each division. As telomeres become shorter over time, the cell's ability to divide also decreases, eventually leading to cell senescence or death.

Each Time a Cell Divides,the Telomeres