Antagonistic pleiotropy refers to the theory that genes that increase longevity also
A) increase senescence
B) decrease the probability of reproduction
C) increase the probability of reproduction
D) cause cancer in old age

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Antagonistic pleiotropy is a theory suggesting that some genes that are beneficial early in life (e.g., by enhancing reproduction) may have detrimental effects in later life, thus potentially decreasing longevity.

Antagonistic Pleiotropy Refers to the Theory That Genes That Increase