If the programmed cell theory of aging is correct, what does this signify about the aging process?
A) People under stress should die sooner than those not under stress.
B) A low-fat diet should extend life.
C) The elimination of free radicals should greatly extend life.
D) Humans are born with a "prewired death clock."

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The programmed cell theory of aging suggests that humans are born with a "prewired death clock," meaning that the aging process is inherent and programmed into our DNA. This theory proposes that our cells have a limited capacity to replicate and that once they reach a certain point, they undergo programmed cell death (apoptosis), leading to the aging process. This theory would not necessarily support choices A, B, or C as factors in the aging process.

If the Programmed Cell Theory of Aging Is Correct, What