Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding telomeres?
A)Telomeres are enzymes that repair telomerases (which cap the end of linear chromosomes).
B)Telomeres contain nonessential genes that are not necessary for cell survival.
C)Telomeres are typically only a few base pairs in size.
D)Telomeres can contain repeated base sequences.
E)Telomeres are repaired to the same extent in germ cells and somatic cells.

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Telomeres are repetitive sequences of DNA at the end of linear chromosomes, typically consisting of 10-15 kb of double-stranded DNA in humans. The most common repetitive sequence found in human telomeres is TTAGGG, which is repeated hundreds of times.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Telomeres