In a Wide Variety of Animal Species,decreasing Caloric Intake by 30

question 163

Multiple Choice

In a wide variety of animal species,decreasing caloric intake by 30 to 50% results in an increase in the lifespan of approximately what percentage?

• A)30%
• B)50%
• C)70%
• D)90%

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