Which of the Following Is NOT Evidence for the Genetic

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT evidence for the genetic clock theory of aging?

• A) children who have progeria have genes that cause them to age rapidly
• B) the increased susceptibility to major illness that all elderly people experience
• C) the presence of specific alleles in centenarians that are not present in people who die younger
• D) the presence of certain alleles in people who die of heart disease, stroke, or dementia

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