Werner Syndrome Quiz

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What is the global incidence rate of Werner syndrome?

  • Less than 1 in 100,000 live births (correct)
  • 1 in 50,000 live births
  • 1 in 20,000–40,000 live births
  • 1 in 100,000 live births

What is the median age of death for individuals with Werner syndrome?

  • 30 years
  • 47–48 years (correct)
  • 20 years
  • 54 years

What are the main causes of death in individuals with Werner syndrome?

  • Neurological disorders and kidney failure
  • Respiratory illness and diabetes
  • Liver disease and infectious diseases
  • Cardiovascular disease and cancer (correct)

At what age is the mean age of diagnosis for Werner syndrome?

<p>Twenty-four (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Werner syndrome named after?

<p>Otto Werner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of life responsible for the living and functioning of organisms?

<p>Cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microscopy techniques are used for the study of cells?

<p>Electron microscopy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cell biology encompass?

<p>Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cell fractionation allow for in the study of cells?

<p>Separating cellular components (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding cell components and functions fundamental to biological sciences?

<p>It helps in understanding larger organisms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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