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Which treatment was shown to reverse aging in the progeria model in mice with
rapid aging disorders?
A. activating the telomerase enzyme
B. deleting the kinetochore of chromosome 7
C. yoga and accupuncture
D. exposure to high levels of radiation once a week - (ANSWER)A
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the biological aspects
of aging in humans?
A. Aging is strictly caused by physiological changes that have no genetic basis over
time
B. Aging is the result of accumulation of genetic changes as well as non-genetic
physiological changes over time
C. Aging is all in the mind, your age is just a number
D. Aging is strictly caused by only genetic changes over time - (ANSWER)B
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Which of the following statements is true with respect to mutation and aging?
A. mutations are linked to aging in males but not in females
B. accumulation of mutations and aging are not connected in any way
C. as you age you accumulate a larger number of random mutations some of
which affect gene expression
D. as you age age your DNA repair mechanism gets better so there are actually
fewer mutations in the elderly than in the young - (ANSWER)C
Which of the following is a common change to human chromosomes that occurs
as a result of aging?
A. centromeres double in size
B. centromeres disappear
C. telomeres lengthen
D. telomeres shorten - (ANSWER)D
Which of the following is true with respect to the safety of GMO crops?
A. the vast majority of scientists and scientific organizations recognize GMOs as
dangerous
B. the science is unclear so scientists haven't taken any public stance on the
matter