Telomeres are repetitive DNA sequences located at the ends of linear chromosomes. They serve to protect the genetic information by preventing the loss of genetic material during DNA replication. Telomeres act like "caps" or "seals" on chromosomes.
So, the correct option is (C): To seal the ends of chromosome.
| Column I | Column II | |
|---|---|---|
| A. | Thylakoids | (i) Disc-shaped sacs in Golgi apparatus |
| B | Cristate | (ii) Condensed structure of DNA |
| C | Cisternae | (iii) Flat membranous sacs in stroma |
| D | Chomatin | (iv) Infolding in mitochondria |
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (v) | (iv) | (viii) | (iii) |
| (2) | (i) | (iv) | (viii) | (vi) |
| (3) | (vi) | (v) | (iv) | (vii) |
| (4) | (v) | (i) | (iii) | (ii) |
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The different parts of a cell and their functions are as follows:
