Which of the following statements is true of telomerase?
A) It is made of DNA and protein.
B) It is found in somatic cells.
C) It links the fragments of DNA.
D) It is a ribonucleoprotein.

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Telomerase is a ribonucleoprotein which means it is composed of both RNA and protein components. It is not typically found in somatic cells but is active in germ cells and some types of cancer cells. Telomerase does not link fragments of DNA but instead adds repeated DNA sequences to the ends of chromosomes to prevent shortening during cell division.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Telomerase