Why Does Senescence Occur

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why does senescence occur?

• A) because of the relative benefits animals can derive from current reproduction versus from living longer
• B) because things must eventually wear down, like the transmission on a car
• C) because everything must grow old and die as a part of the cycle of life
• D) because animals with senescence, such as zoo animals or humans with medical care, live long artificially

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