Which Theory of Aging Suggests That Oxygen Molecules That Have

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Multiple Choice

Which theory of aging suggests that oxygen molecules that have an unstable electron cause damage to the structure of cells, increasing with age?

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

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