Dr.LaRossa hypothesizes that as we age our cells become increasingly less capable of dividing.Which theory of aging does he espouse?

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The cellular-clock theory of aging proposes that cells have a finite number of times they can divide and that this is determined by the length of telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes. As we age, telomeres become shorter, and cells become less able to divide, which could contribute to the aging process.

DrLaRossa Hypothesizes That as We Age Our Cells Become Increasingly