The Suggested Mechanism Behind the Genetic Limits Theory of Aging

question 72

Multiple Choice

The suggested mechanism behind the genetic limits theory of aging comes from the discovery that chromosomes in many human body cells (and those of some other species, too) have, at their tips, lengths of repeating DNA called _____________.

• A) chromosomal lids
• B) pelorames
• C) genetic signalers
• D) telemores

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