Which of the Following Theories Suggests That Aging Is Caused

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories suggests that aging is caused by telomeres growing shorter as time passes?

• A) free-radical theory
• B) wear and tear theory
• C) cellular clock theory
• D) immunodeficiency theory

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Precariat Class

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Job Insecurity

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