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jessicacav

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List three possible causes of cell aging.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Beta-hydroxybutyric acid is formed in which of the following ways?
 
  A. By the addition of a hydrogen atom to an oxygen atom
  B. By the condensation of two acetyl-CoA molecules
  C. By the conversion of glucose into glycogen
  D. By the removal of the carboxyl group of acetoacetic acid



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Answer to Question 1

Genetic pre-programming (inherent property of the cell); decreased activity or efficiency of enzyme systems; damage to cellular DNA, RNA, and organelles.

Answer to Question 2

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