Ben's Grandfather Died at the Age of 85

question 43

Multiple Choice

Ben's grandfather died at the age of 85. Ben's father died at the age of 84. Based on the programmed genetics theory of aging, what can Ben predict about his aging future?

• A) Ben will live longer than his father and grandfather because of evolutionary changes.
• B) Ben will not live as long as his grandfather or father because his father didn't live longer than his grandfather.
• C) Ben will probably live to be somewhere around 84 or 85.
• D) Ben cannot predict when he will age because genetics are altered due to the environment, leading to unpredictability.

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