In a population of cells on the inner surface of the intestine, the cells frequently divide.Therefore, these cells are likely to
A) have high levels of telomerase.
B) have very low levels of telomerase.
C) undergo the polymerase chain reaction.
D) lack DNA polymerase.
E) lack Okazaki fragments.

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Cells that frequently divide require high levels of telomerase to maintain the length of their telomeres, which can shorten with each cell division.

In a Population of Cells on the Inner Surface of the Intestine