Which theory of aging proposes that unstable oxygen molecules ricochet around cells, damaging DNA and other structures?
A) cellular clock
B) free radical
C) mitochondrial
D) hormonal stress

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The free radical theory of aging proposes that unstable oxygen molecules, known as free radicals, ricochet around cells and can cause damage to DNA and other structures within cells. This damage can accumulate over time and contribute to the aging process.

Which Theory of Aging Proposes That Unstable Oxygen Molecules Ricochet