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What is the Horvath clock used for in scientific research?

• Measuring the age of the universe

• Determining biological age

• Calculating the speed of light

• Predicting weather patterns

Which biological process is primarily analyzed by the Horvath clock?

• Cell division

• DNA methylation

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

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The Horvath clock is a tool used in which field of science?

• Astrophysics

• Genetics

• Geology

• Meteorology

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What type of biological molecule is central to the Horvath clock's function?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• DNA

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In the context of the Horvath clock, what does DNA methylation refer to?

• Addition of a methyl group to DNA

• Removal of a methyl group from DNA

• Replication of DNA

• Transcription of DNA

Who developed the Horvath clock?

• Albert Einstein

• Stephen Hawking

• Steve Horvath

• Marie Curie

The Horvath clock is primarily used to estimate the age of which type of cells?

• Neurons

• Stem cells

• Epithelial cells

• Red blood cells

What is a potential application of the Horvath clock in medicine?

• Predicting genetic disorders

• Estimating biological age for health assessments

• Measuring blood pressure

• Analyzing brain activity

How does the Horvath clock contribute to the study of aging?

• By measuring telomere length

• By analyzing DNA methylation patterns

• By counting cell divisions

• By tracking protein synthesis

Which of the following is a limitation of the Horvath clock?

• It cannot be used on humans

• It is only accurate for young individuals

• It requires invasive procedures

• It may not account for all environmental factors