Which of the Following Biological Theories of Aging States That

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biological theories of aging states that people age because their cells' normal metabolism produces unstable oxygen molecules?

• A)Cellular clock theory
• B)Free-radical theory
• C)Telomerase-injection theory
• D)Hormonal stress theory

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