A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q211 Mark

Cancer cells may divide by far more divisions than other cells found in humans. Which statement about cancer cells is correct?

AThey are able to synthesise the enzyme telomerase.

BThey have a mutation in the telomeres so DNA is not hydrolysed.

CThey have DNA polymerase so can replicate their DNA without telomere loss.

DThey increase the number of copies of repeated DNA sequences in the telomeres.

✓ Correct answer

A: They are able to synthesise the enzyme telomerase.

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Topic: The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 21.

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