The Gene Theory of aging suggests which of the following?
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
The Gene Theory suggests that there is an activation of harmful genes that initiates the aging process.
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