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The very ends of chromosomes in cells, which may be correlated with longevity, are known as:

A. alleles.
B. telomeres.
C. B cells.
D. T cells.

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Answer:

Telomeres

Step-by-step explanation:

Telomeres, the caps that protect the end of linear chromosomes, are known to shorten with age, inducing cell senescence and aging.

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