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?

a) Wear and tear theories
b) Genetic programming theories of aging
c) Life expectancy theories
d) Inevitable death theories


Answer: b

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