Ageism Refers To

question 51

Multiple Choice

Ageism refers to:

• A)The physical deterioration that accompanies old age
• B)The intellectual deterioration that frequently occurs as a person ages
• C)The phenomenon of feeling younger than one actually is
• D)Prejudice against a person based on their age

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Definitions:

Experimental

Pertaining to a methodical plan, test, or trial conducted under controlled conditions to discover, verify, or establish facts or principles.

Polyploidy

The condition of having more than two complete sets of chromosomes, common in plants and some animal species, leading to variation and sometimes increased size or vigor.

Plants

Plants are multicellular, predominantly photosynthetic eukaryotes of the kingdom Plantae, characterized by their ability to produce their own food through photosynthesis and their unique cell structures.

Fungi

A kingdom of heterotrophic organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, characterized by their chitin cell walls and absorptive nutrition.