Erin, a 90-year-old, is healthy and leads an active lifestyle. Most of her relatives have lived to an old age. Researchers have found that Erin's family carries genes related to stress resistance, immunity, and metabolism that help extend life by repairing and protecting body tissues. In this scenario, which of the following genes is most likely responsible for Erin living to an old age?

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Longevity genes are responsible for extending lifespan by repairing and protecting body tissues. Erin's family carrying genes related to stress resistance, immunity, and metabolism suggests that they have longevity genes that help them live to an old age. Susceptibility genes, complimentary genes, and mutated genes are not likely responsible for Erin living to an old age.

Erin, a 90-Year-Old, Is Healthy and Leads an Active Lifestyle