Card 34 / 46: it is said that most cells can divide roughly 50 times. why is there a limit to how many times cells can safely divide?
A)
after 50 replications of DNA, centromeres become too short and deteriorate
B)
cells that divide more than 50 times automatically become cancerous and threathen the life of an organism
C)
cells automatically enter apoptosis to complete their life cylce
D)
after 50 replications of DNA, telomeres become too short and deteroriate
Answer:
D) after 50 replications of DNA, telomeres become too short and deteroriate
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