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dmcintosh

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Evolutionary theory tries to explain why people are more likely to die of genetic diseases in childhood and in later adulthood than during adolescence and young adulthood.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Question 2

Diseases such as progeria and Down Syndrome provide evidence against the theory that genes regulate aging.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

False



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