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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Definitions:

Conjugation

A process in microbiology where two bacteria transfer genetic material between each other through direct contact.

Transduction

Transduction is the process by which foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus or viral vector.

Conjugation

A form of genetic transfer in bacteria and some other organisms wherein genetic material is directly transferred from one cell to another through a physical bridge between the cells.

Genetic Material

The molecules that carry the genetic information in living organisms, primarily DNA and RNA.