The finding that human cells can divide about 50 times before they stop dividing and die is called the
A) survival curve.
B) tertiary boundary.
C) reserve limit.
D) Hayflick limit.

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The Hayflick limit is a well-established phenomenon that describes the number of times that human cells can divide before reaching a state of irreversible growth arrest, known as senescence. This limit is named after Leonard Hayflick, who discovered it in the 1960s. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the Hayflick limit.

The Finding That Human Cells Can Divide About 50 Times