Which Theory of Aging Suggests That There Is an Innate

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which theory of aging suggests that there is an innate ability in cells to self-destruct?

• A)rate-of-living
• B)free radicals
• C)programmed-cell-death
• D)cross-linking

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Definitions:

Polysaccharide

A carbohydrate molecule composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages.

Monosaccharides

Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates consisting of a single sugar molecule, such as glucose and fructose.

Disaccharide

A sugar molecule composed of two monosaccharides joined together, examples include sucrose and lactose.

Nucleic Acids

Large biological molecules essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information.