The Planned Obsolescence Theory of Human Aging Suggests That

question 19

Multiple Choice

The planned obsolescence theory of human aging suggests that

• A) we undergo a process of senescence as we age.
• B) our bodies are like machines that wear out.
• C) our cells have a built-in time clock that eventually stops.
• D) there is a high probability of Alzheimer's if we live long enough.

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Definitions:

Gametes

Sex cells produced by organisms for reproduction, with male gametes being sperm and female gametes being ova or eggs.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

Mutation

A change in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome, which can lead to variations in physical appearance, behavior, or physiology.

DNA

A molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.