Maximum life span is defined as the:A) number of years a newborn is likely to live.B) risk of mortality.C) average age at death.D) upper limit to which members of a species can live.

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Maximum life span is defined as the:A)  number of years a newborn is likely to live.B)  risk of mortality.C)  average age at death.D)  upper limit to which members of a species can live.

matthew zakhari · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Maximum life span refers to the upper limit to which members of a species can live, meaning the longest possible lifespan for an individual of that species. It is not the same as life expectancy or average age at death, which represent the typical lifespan or time at which individuals in a population die. It is also not a measure of risk of mortality. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Maximum life span is defined as the:

A) number of years a newborn is likely to live.
B) risk of mortality.
C) average age at death.
D) upper limit to which members of a species can live.

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