Q255
The telomerase activity is highest in
A.
Nerve cells
B.
Embryonic cells
AnswerC.
RBC
D.
Hepatocytes
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The telomerase activity is highest in embryonic cells.Embryonic cells have high levels of telomerase activity during rapid proliferation. Although telomerase activity is diminished in non-proliferating sperms and ova, it is highly activated after fertilization and maintained in ES cells and germ cells for the next generation.