The Theory Proposing That Aging Results from the Effects of Free

question 46

Multiple Choice

The theory proposing that aging results from the effects of free radicals is primarily a theory of

• A) wear and tear.
• B) cross-linking of glucose.
• C) genetically programmed aging.
• D) progressive disorder of immunity.

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