Question

Imagine that a disorder that causes the cell cycle to stop affects the muscle cells of a frog’s leg. What consequence is most likely to follow?

Answer 1

Answer:

This disorder may reduce the number of muscle cells and thus affects the muscle mass

Explanation:

During aging, it has been shown that there is a reduction in the number of muscle cells which are replaced by connective tissue and adipose cells. In consequence, it is expected that this type of disorder associated with faulty cell cycle regulation may cause a decrease in muscle mass