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The Gene Theory of aging suggests which of the following ?
 
  a. The presence of a master gene prolongs youth.
  b. Genes interact with each other to resist aging.
  c. Specific genes target specific body systems to initiate system deterioration.
  d. The activation of harmful genes initiates the aging process.

Question 2

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



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The Gene Theory suggests that there is an activation of harmful genes that initiates the aging process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The biological theory of programmed process suggests that there is a biologic clock set with a predetermined number of cell divisions that will occur before the introduction of the aging process.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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