Fraga and Colleagues (2005) Study on Aging and RNA in Identical

question 184

Multiple Choice

Fraga and colleagues (2005) study on aging and RNA in identical twins found that

• A)the pattern of genetic expression was nearly identical in both very young and older twins.
• B)the pattern of genetic expression was quite different in both very young and older twins.
• C)the pattern of genetic expression was nearly identical in very young twins but differed in older twins.
• D)the pattern of genetic expression differed in very young twins but was nearly identical in older twins.

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Definitions:

Human Growth Hormone

A peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans.

Acromegaly

Condition caused by an overproduction of growth hormones as an adult.

Acromegaly

A disorder caused by excess growth hormone in adults, resulting in enlargement of bones and tissues, especially noticeable in the hands, feet, and face.

GH

GH, or Growth Hormone, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and regeneration in humans and other animals.