One Hypothesis for Why We Age, or at Least Why

question 1

Short Answer

One hypothesis for why we age, or at least why our cells age, is that every time that mitosis occurs, ________ at the ends of chromosomes shorten, and eventually the cell runs out of these units at the ends of chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Variance

The difference between a planned, budgeted, or standard amount and the actual amount incurred or realized.

Revenue Variance

The difference between actual revenue earned and expected revenue, often used in budgeting and financial analysis.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost of those materials.

Raw Materials Quantity

The amount or volume of raw materials required or used in the production process, often measured to assess inventory needs and costs.