Which of the Following Variables Would Support the "Damage Accumulation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following variables would support the "damage accumulation theory of aging"?

• A)Harmful metabolites accumulate over our lifetime.
• B)Protein fibers become cross-linked as we age.
• C)Poor diet and exposure to the sun lead to cellular damage.
• D)None of these support the damage accumulation theory of aging.
• E)All of these support the damage accumulation theory of aging.

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