What Does the Wear and Tear Hypothesis Propose About Aging

question 81

Multiple Choice

.What does the wear and tear hypothesis propose about aging?

• A)It is the result of an accumulation of cellular damage.
• B)It occurs when cell numbers decline,causing wear and tear on the remaining cells.
• C)It is the result of abnormalities in metabolism.
• D)It is a result of the genetically determined wearing down of organs.

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