Which statement about telomerase is true?
A) It prevents the ends of chromosomes from continuing to grow.
B) It prevents the ends of chromosomes from being eroded with each round of DNA replication.
C) It makes DNA repair possible.
D) It is necessary for the formation of Okazaki fragments.
E) It is necessary for the formation of hydrogen bonds between complementary bases.

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Telomerase is an enzyme that can add telomeres to the ends of chromosomes, which become shorter with each round of DNA replication. This prevents the ends of the chromosomes from being eroded and protects the genetic information.

Which Statement About Telomerase Is True