a)Discuss or explain the consequences for a cell if the chromatin could not be remodeled. (b) Does the action of the telemorase enzyme contradict the central dogma of molecular biology? why or why not?

a)Discuss or explain the consequences for a cell if the chromatin could not be remodeled. (b) Does the action of the telemorase enzyme contradict the central dogma of molecular biology? why or why not?

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