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

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Eukaryotic cells are most affected by telomere shortening because they have linear chromosomes where telomeres are located. Prokaryotic cells typically have circular DNA and thus do not have telomeres. Telomere shortening is a concern in both plant and animal cells, which are subcategories of eukaryotic cells.

Which of the Following Types of Cells Are Affected Most