10 Questions
What happens to telomeres in humans with each cell division throughout life?
They shorten in length
What is responsible for the maintenance of telomeres in humans?
Both hTERT and hTR
What is the result of telomere shortening in somatic cells?
Replicative senescence
What is the role of senescent cells in ageing?
They accelerate ageing
What is the consequence of ectopic activation of telomerase in humans?
Cancer
What is the characteristic of telomeres in Werner syndrome (WS) cells?
They are shorter than normal
What is the function of hTR in telomere maintenance?
It acts as a template RNA
What is the effect of telomere shortening on cellular replication?
It stops cell replication
What is the relationship between telomere length and cellular lifespan?
Telomere length is directly proportional to cellular lifespan
What is the consequence of compromising D loop integrity?
Irreversible exit from the cell cycle
Test your knowledge on DNA as the genetic material, its structure, and replication processes. This quiz covers key discoveries and experiments that led to our understanding of DNA, including the work of Avery, Hershey-Chase, Watson & Crick, and more.
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