Q. Assertion (A): Telomeres shorten after each cell division.
Reason (R): DNA polymerase cannot fully replicate chromosome ends.
Reason (R): DNA polymerase cannot fully replicate chromosome ends.
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Correct Answer: (A)
Both A and R are true and R is correct
Explanation: End-replication problem causes telomere shortening.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
End-replication problem causes telomere shortening.