Free Flashcard From Biology - Chapter 16
Question:
The DNA of telomeres has been found to be highly conserved
throughout the evolution of eukaryotes. What does this most probably reflect?
A) the inactivity of this DNA
B) the low frequency of mutations occurring in this DNA
C) that new evolution of telomeres continues
D) that mutations in telomeres are relatively advantageous
E) that the critical function of telomeres must be
maintained
Answer:
E) that the critical function of telomeres must be maintained