The Hayflick Limit Is a Natural Limit to the _____

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Hayflick limit is a natural limit to the _____.

• A) number of times cells can divide
• B) size of the population on earth
• C) number of children born to one set of parents
• D) life span of a victim of genetic disease

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Definitions:

Free-Market System

A type of economic system where prices for goods and services are determined by the open market and by consumers. In a free-market system, the laws and forces of supply and demand are free from any intervention by a government or other authority.

Coordinating Mechanism

Systems and processes that facilitate the efficient allocation and use of resources within an economy or organization.

Command Economy

An economic system in which the government or a central authority controls all major aspects of production and distribution.

Manufacturers Decide

The process by which companies determine what products to produce, how much to produce, and at what price to sell based on market demand and other factors.