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Telomere repetitive DNA sequences contro...

Telomere repetitive DNA sequences control the function of eukaryote chromosomes because they

A

act as replicons

B

are RNA transcription initiator

C

help chromosome pairing

D

prevent chromosomes loss

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The correct Answer is:
D
Telomeres , i.e. the ends of chromosome , have repetitive DNA sequences and are stable and resistant to exonuclease digestion hence, prevent chromosome loss.
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