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swpotter12

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on: Jun 22, 2018
What best describes the potential role of telomeres in the aging process?
 
  a. They are the packets of fuel that feed each cell.
 b. They are glue that binds together the base pairs of DNA molecules.
 c. They are a portion of a chromosome that gets shorter until DNA replication is no longer possible.
 d. They are the scrubber cells that clear all debris from our arteries.

Question 2

What is NOT a risk of smoking for adolescents?
 
  a. problems with lung growth
  b. depression
 c. future abuse of other drugs
  d. respiratory illnesses


uniquea123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


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