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Some species of sea turtles can live for hundreds of years. Which prediction regarding these species is MOST likely true?

A.
Telomerase is not expressed in their cells.

B.
Chromosomes do not replicate as they grow.

C.
Telomere length does not shorten as they age.

D.
Genes are not located near the ends of their chromosomes.

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D.

Genes are not located near the ends of their chromosomes.

After the telomeres disapear the important genetic material won't be affected.

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Answer:

C. Telomere length does not shorten as they age.

Step-by-step explanation:

A is wrong because Telomerase is expressed in their cells.

B is wrong because chromosomes do replicate as they grow.

D is wrong because the genes are located near the ends of the chromosomes.

I took the test.

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