Telomeres have been directly linked to aging in humans. If scientists were able to develop treatments that could reverse the shortening of telomeres, would they be able to reverse the aging of humans?
a) No, organisms that have lost normal telomere function are sterile.
b) Yes, scientists have succeeded in creating immortal rats through telomere treatments.
c) Yes, this is the subject of intense research.
d) No, aging in humans has more to do with gene mutation than telomeres.
e) No, cells that have lost normal telomere function are cancerous.
Answer: No, cells that have lost normal telomere function are cancerous.