The function of telomeres in the nucleus:

1. Pole ward movement

2. To initiate the RNA synthesis

3. To seal the ends of chromosome

4. To recognize the homologous chromosome

Subtopic:  Nucleus: Chromosomes |
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AIPMT - 2000
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Which of the following occurs more than one and less than five in a chromosome:

1. Chromatid

2. Chromomere

3. Centromere

4. Telomere

Subtopic:  Nucleus: Chromosomes |
AIPMT - 2002
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The telomeres of eukaryotic chromosomes consist of short sequences of:

1. Cytosine-rich repeats

2. Adenine-rich repeats

3. Guanine-rich repeats

4. Thymine-rich repeats

Subtopic:  Nucleus: Chromosomes |
AIPMT - 2004
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Telomerase is an enzyme that is a:

1. RNA

2. Ribonucleoprotein

3. Repetitive DNA

4. Simple protein 

Subtopic:  Nucleus: Chromosomes |
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AIPMT - 2005
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