Answered: (i) Claim #1: The shortening of an…

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter7: Microbial Genetics And Mutations

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Problem 1UTM: Gabby is a surgical technologist who often scrubs in orthopedic procedures. She recently found out...

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Please evaluate the accuracy of each. (Label the statement “ACCURATE” or “INACCURATE”, and if it is INACCURATE, please provide the correct information or scientific evidence.)

(i) Claim #1: The shortening of an individual’s telomeres is a sign of poor health and/or of an unhealthy lifestyle.

(ii) Claim #2: Babies have longer telomeres because they are actively growing and producing lots of human growth hormone. If you, as an adult, want to be healthier, therapy with human growth hormone will lengthen your telomeres and enable you to live longer.

(iii) Claim #3: Lengthening your telomeres will DECREASE your risk of cancer.

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