Question

13. All of the following are characteristics of telomerase EXCEPT

A. produces repeated DNA sequences on the ends of chromosomes

B. can cause cells to divide uncontrollably

C. function reduces with age of cell

D. is found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

E. has an RNA region that can be used to produce DNA

Answer 1

The correct answer for the question is option D.ie is found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes

Reason : All the statements are correct for telomerase except option D as it says telomerase is found in prokaryotes and eukaryotes which is absolutely false because telomerase is not found in prokaryotes as they have circular genome without forming chromosome structure and telomerase acts on linear chromosomes found only in eukaryotic cells.So option D is the only incorrect statement and the appropriate answer for the provided question as demanded by it.