Which of the following is not part of the definition of senescence?
A) It is the application of evolutionary principles to understand decline in old age.
B) Death is a part of the process of natural selection.
C) Death is a way to weed out worn-out members of a population.
D) Old age can be a period of renewal and increased wisdom.

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Senescence refers to the gradual deterioration of functional characteristics in organisms as they age, including the decline in biological functions and the ability to adapt to metabolic stress. It does not inherently include the concept of old age being a period of renewal and increased wisdom, which is more of a psychological or social perspective rather than a biological one.

Which of the Following Is Not Part of the Definition