Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Result from Reduced

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to result from reduced or very little active telomerase activity?

• A) Cells may become cancerous.
• B) Telomere lengthens in germ cells.
• C) Cells age and begin to lose function.
• D) Cells maintain normal functioning.

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Definitions:

Responding

The act of giving a reaction or answer to a stimulus or question.

Reinforced

Strengthened or made more effective, often through repeated action or the application of an external stimulus.

Variable-Ratio

In behavioral psychology, a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses.

Reinforcement

In psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.