In replicating bone marrow cells, what limits continued division, increasing susceptibility to myelodysplastic syndrome?

💡 Explanation

Progressive telomere shortening limits bone marrow cell division because once telomeres reach a critical length, cells enter senescence or apoptosis, therefore reducing the pool of healthy hematopoietic cells, rather than simply increasing mutation rates or oxidative stress.

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