This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The biological theory of aging uses a genetic perspective and suggests that aging is a programmed ... (Read 204 times)

jon_i

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
on: Jul 11, 2018
The biological theory of aging uses a genetic perspective and suggests that aging is a programmed process in which:
 
  a. each person will age exactly like those in the previous generation.
  b. a biological clock ticks off a predetermined number of cell divisions.
  c. genetic traits can overcome environmental influences.
  d. age-related physical changes are controlled only by genetic factors.

Question 2

A theory differs from a fact in that a theory:
 
  a. proves how different influences affect a particular phenomenon.
  b. attempts to explain how a particular phenomenon evolves.
  c. is a collection of facts about a particular phenomenon.
  d. shows a relationship among facts about a particular phenomenon.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

olderstudent

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 339
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


jon_i

  • Member
  • Posts: 549
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

phuda

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The newest statin drug, rosuvastatin, has been called a superstatin because it appears to reduce LDL cholesterol to a greater degree than the other approved statin drugs.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Many medications that are used to treat infertility are injected subcutaneously. This is easy to do using the anterior abdomen as the site of injection but avoiding the area directly around the belly button.

Did you know?

The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography. MacArthur and Wilson's theory of island biogeography.
Applying developmental theory to care Applying developmental theory to care
The Triangular Theory of Love The Triangular Theory of Love
Contact theory indicates that prejudice decreases and relations improve when individuals of ... Contact theory indicates that prejudice decreases and relations improve when individuals of ...
Aging of the Baby Boomers Aging of the Baby Boomers
Modern Cell Theory Modern Cell Theory
Video: Hemoglobin's affinity with oxygen - carbon dioxide, temperature and bisphosphoglycerate (BPG)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library