What would be a likely result of expressing telomerase in somatic cells?
A) premature aging
B) cancer
C) lower rates of replication
D) immortality of gametes
E) early termination of replication

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Telomerase expression in somatic cells can lead to uncontrolled cell division, which is a characteristic of cancer, as telomerase maintains telomere length, allowing cells to bypass normal replicative senescence.

What Would Be a Likely Result of Expressing Telomerase in Somatic