Which of the following types of cells are affected most by telomere shortening?
A) only prokaryotic cells
B) only eukaryotic cells
C) cells in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
D) only animal cells

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Telomere shortening affects eukaryotic cells the most, as they have linear chromosomes with protected ends, which are prone to shortening with each cell division. Prokaryotic cells have circular chromosomes that do not have telomeres, so they are not affected by telomere shortening. Animal cells are a type of eukaryotic cells, but telomere shortening can occur in all eukaryotic cells, not just animal cells.

Which of the Following Types of Cells Are Affected Most