Which of the Theories Promotes the View That the Cells

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which of the theories promotes the view that the cells of the body can only duplicate a certain number of times,and that the genetic instructions for running the body can be read only a certain number of times before they become illegible?

• A)wear-and-tear theories
• B)genetic programming theories of aging
• C)life expectancy theories
• D)inevitable death theories

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