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DNA sequences that cap chromosomes, known as ______, become shorter and shorter each time a cell divides; and after about 70 or 80 such divisions, they are dramatically reduced, and the cell can no longer reproduce.

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Telomere is the DNA sequence that cap chromosomes and it become shorter each time a cell divides.

What are Telomeres?

Telomeres are DNA sequence that cap chromosomes and are made up repetitive sequences of non-coding DNA which help to protect the chromosome from been damaged. Anytime, a cell divides, the telomeres become shorter and continue to become so short that the cell can no longer divide.

Therefore, DNA sequence that cap chromosomes is called Telomere.

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