If you were able to find a drug that could inhibit the reactivation of telomerase activity in cancer cells, the cancer cells would:
A)stop dividing immediately.
B)become less invasive.
C)eventually die from lack of energy.
D)slowly erode their chromosome ends.
E)gradually revert to normal cells.

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Inhibition of telomerase activity in cancer cells would prevent the continued replenishment of telomeres, which are essential for protecting chromosome ends and facilitating cell division. As a result, the cancer cells would slowly erode their chromosome ends, leading to eventual cell death. This approach is currently being investigated as a potential cancer therapy.

If You Were Able to Find a Drug That Could