Which of the Following Would NOT Provide Evidence for a Genetic

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT provide evidence for a genetic basis for aging?

• A)Children of short-lived parents live shorter lives than children of long-lived parents.
• B)Cells only divide for a set number of divisions.
• C)Cell lines become nonfunctional before their maximum number of divisions is reached.
• D)Smoking and excessive alcohol intake are linked to shorter life spans.
• E)Certain genes that code for antioxidant enzymes to detoxify free radicals are present in animals that live longer.

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