MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    A strain of bacteria is transformed with a gene encoding for telomerase. This is most likely going to have which of the following effects on the bacterial strain?

     

    A

    Increase life span by elongating the telomeres.

    B

    Decrease life span by shortening the telomeres.

    C

    It depends on the type of bacterium.

    D

    No effect.



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