What Theory Claims That There Is a Hereditary Basis for Aging

question 21

Multiple Choice

What theory claims that there is a hereditary basis for aging?

• A)Activity theory
• B)Physiologic theory
• C)Disengagement theory
• D)Biological programming theory

Understand the significance of hydrothermal vents in the chemical evolution of life on Earth.

Grasp the basic principles of molecular self-organization and its role in the formation of cellular structures.

Recognize the importance of catalysts in the early history of life and modern cellular metabolism.

Comprehend the central role of RNA in the origin and evolution of life.

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Definitions:

Birds

Warm-blooded, feathered vertebrates that lay eggs, characterized by their ability to fly, although some species are flightless.

Adaptations

The process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment, often leading to evolutionary changes that improve survival and reproduction.

Ozone

A form of oxygen with three atoms per molecule, forming a layer in the Earth's atmosphere that absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation.

Ultraviolet Radiation

A type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and damaging living tissues.