Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Free-Radical Theory of Aging

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the free-radical theory of aging?

• A) Antioxidants are bad for the body.
• B) It has no support from scientific research, but it is often used to explain sports injuries.
• C) Aging is a result of accumulated damage to DNA caused by environmental toxins.
• D) Unstable molecules in the atmosphere and body cause damage to cells in the body.

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Definitions:

Deduction

A logical process where a conclusion follows necessarily from the given premises; moving from general principles to specific instances.

Scope

The extent or range of view, reach, or application, often defining the boundaries of a project, study, or activity.

Parsimony

A principle in science and philosophy that prefers the simplest explanation that accounts for all observed phenomena, often referred to as Occam's razor.

Theory of Reasoned Action

A theory that predicts an individual's behavior based on their intention to perform the behavior, which is determined by attitudes towards the behavior and subjective norms.