Which of the following is NOT true about the enzyme telomerase?
A) It can re-establish telomere length.
B) It is found in stem cells.
C) It is responsible for telomere shortening.
D) It may slow the aging process.
E) It is highly expressed in cancer cells.

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Telomerase is responsible for re-establishing telomere length, and is found in stem cells. It has been suggested that it may slow the aging process. However, telomerase is highly expressed in cancer cells, and its activity is linked to tumorigenesis. It does not cause telomere shortening.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Enzyme