Which of the following is true about the enzyme telomerase?   A. It is found only in adult cells.   B. It is responsible for telomere shortening.   C. It can re-establish telomere length.   D. It may speed up the aging process.   E. It is expressed at low levels in cancer cells.

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Which of the following is true about the enzyme telomerase?
 
A. It is found only in adult cells.
 
B. It is responsible for telomere shortening.
 
C. It can re-establish telomere length.
 
D. It may speed up the aging process.
 
E. It is expressed at low levels in cancer cells.
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