The biological theory of aging uses a genetic perspective and suggests that aging is a programmed process in which
a. each person will age exactly like those in the previous generation
b. a "biological clock" ticks off a predetermined number of cell divisions
c. genetic traits can overcome environmental influences
d. age-related physical changes are controlled only by genetic factors
ANS: B
The biological theory of programmed process suggests that there is a "biologic clock" set with a predetermined number of cell divisions that will occur before the introduction of the aging process.
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