Telomeres serve as caps at the ends of linear chromosomes. Which of the following is not true regarding the replication of telomeric sequences?

Telomeres serve as caps at the ends of linear chromosomes. Which of the following is not true regarding the replication of telomeric sequences?



(a) The lagging-strand telomeres are not completely replicated by DNA polymerase.
(b) Telomeres are made of repeating sequences.
(c) Additional repeated sequences are added to the template strand.
(d) The leading strand doubles back on itself to form a primer for the lagging strand.


Answer: D


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