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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Scientists have developed a new compound which is believed to reverse ageing in human cells. This compound can be used as a _________
A
anti-degenerative drug
B
generative drug
C
anti-bacterial drug
D
anti-oxidant drug
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NMN, as the precursor of NAD+, has been seen to likely reverse these age-related complications and slow down the rate of aging by enhancing NAD+ levels in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Is it possible to reverse aging? You cannot wholly reverse aging-it’s a normal part of life. However, you may be able to slow it down and help prevent age-related diseases by adopting a healthy lifestyle. That includes habits like eating a healthy diet, wearing sunscreen every day, and exercising (Shanbhag, 2019).

Detailed explanation-3: -The current most promising anti-aging drug is Rapamycin. It is known for its positive effects on life and health span in experimental studies with laboratory animals. It is often given lifelong to obtain the maximum beneficial effects of the drug.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your cells are programmed to divide, multiply, and perform basic biological functions. But the more cells divide, the older they get. In turn, cells eventually lose their ability to function properly. Cellular damage also increases as cells get older.

Detailed explanation-5: -Telomeres are stretches of DNA and proteins at the ends of our chromosomes. Each time a cell divides, these stretches naturally get shorter. Once telomere length reaches a particular cut-off point, the cell becomes senescent, meaning that it can no longer divide and will subsequently die.

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