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1 what happens when telomeres on the end of chromosomes become reduced in length? the cell stops dividing and becomes senescent the cell continues to divide indefinitely the cell stops dividing until new telomeres form on the dna the cell continues to divide, but becomes senescent
Telomeres protect chromosome ends. When they shorten to a critical length, cells stop dividing and enter a senescent state. This is part of the normal cellular - aging process and a mechanism to prevent uncontrolled cell division.
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the cell stops dividing and becomes senescent