Higher Metabolic Rates May Shorten Life Spans, Because

question 20

Multiple Choice

Higher metabolic rates may shorten life spans, because

• A) enzymes get used up more quickly than the cell can produce them.
• B) toxic by-products build up quickly and are more likely to damage DNA.
• C) cells and organs that run faster also wear out faster.
• D) anabolism outpaces catabolism.

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