Dr.Rodin is conducting a study on environmental factors that contribute to telomere length.Dr.Rodin can expect to find that telomere shortening
A)predicts longevity.
B)is related to slowed disease progression.
C)predicts earlier death.
D)occurs earlier in women than men.

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Telomere shortening has been found to predict earlier death in individuals. Studies have shown that shorter telomere length is associated with a higher risk of mortality and age-related diseases.

DrRodin Is Conducting a Study on Environmental Factors That Contribute