The Ends of Chromosomes in Human Cells are "Capped" with Special

Question

The ends of chromosomes in human cells are "capped" with special repetitive DNA sequences called
A) radiata.
B) telomeres.
C) centromeres.
D) oncogenes.
E) suppressor genes.

Accepted Answer

The ends of chromosomes in human cells are "capped" with special repetitive DNA sequences called telomeres. These telomeres protect the genetic information from being lost during DNA replication and prevent the ends of different chromosomes from fusing together.