Which Theory of Aging States That Unstable Oxygen Molecules Tend

question 243

Multiple Choice

Which theory of aging states that unstable oxygen molecules tend to steal electrons as they bounce around, thus causing damage to surrounding cells?

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

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