According to the "genetic programming" theory of aging,
A) aging can be controlled by shortening telomeres.
B) the release of free radicals predicts most age-related illnesses.
C) "aging genes" control certain biological changes, such as gray hair.
D) people age due to environmental exposure to toxins that alter their DNA.

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The "genetic programming" theory of aging proposes that aging is primarily controlled by specific genes that control changes in biological processes. For example, genes may control when hair turns gray or when skin wrinkles. This suggests that certain features of aging are predetermined by genetics, rather than solely due to environmental factors such as exposure to toxins.

According to the "Genetic Programming" Theory of Aging