Which Theory of Aging States That Unstable Oxygen Molecules Tend

question 286

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

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