The ________ curve illustrates the relationship between death rate and age for different species.

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The Gompertz curve, named after Benjamin Gompertz, is a statistical model that describes the mortality rate of living beings as they age. It analyzes the relationship between the age of a living being and its likelihood of dying. The Gompertz curve is widely used to study aging in different species. Telomere, mitochondrial, and resveratrol are also related to aging but not directly related to the mortality rate of different species.

The ________ Curve Illustrates the Relationship Between Death Rate and Age