Erin is 90 years old. She has relatively good health, and is fully mobile. Most of Erin's blood relatives to live to a ripe, old age. Which of the following genes might be responsible for this?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that most of Erin's blood relatives live to a ripe, old age suggests that there may be a genetic component to their longevity. Longevity genes are genes that are associated with living a longer than average life span, and may be responsible for the extended lifespan of Erin and her relatives. Susceptibility genes are associated with increased risk of disease, vulnerability genes are associated with increased risk of physical or mental impairment, and mutated genes may cause genetic disorders or diseases.

Erin Is 90 Years Old