Eukaryotic telomeres replicate differently than the rest of the chromosome. This is a consequence of which of the following?
A) the evolution of telomerase enzyme
B) DNA polymerase that cannot replicate the leading strand template to its 5' end
C) gaps left at the 5' end of the lagging strand
D) gaps left at the 3' end of the lagging strand because of the need for a primer
E) the "no ends" of a circular chromosome

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Eukaryotic telomeres replicate differently due to gaps left at the 5' end of the lagging strand after the removal of RNA primers, which cannot be filled by DNA polymerase, leading to progressive shortening of chromosomes.

Eukaryotic Telomeres Replicate Differently Than the Rest of the Chromosome