The Gene Theory of aging proposes that:
a. the presence of a "master gene" prolongs youth.
b. genes interact with each other to resist aging.
c. specific genes target specific body systems to initiate system deterioration.
d. the activation of harmful genes initiates the aging process.
ANS: D
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