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?

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Genetic programming theories of aging propose that cells have a limited number of times they can divide (known as the Hayflick limit) and that genetic information can only be read a certain number of times before it becomes corrupted or unusable. This idea is supported by observations of aging cells and tissues. Wear-and-tear theories, life expectancy theories, and inevitable death theories do not specifically address these cellular and genetic limitations.

Which of the Theories Promotes the View That the Cells