The theory of aging proposing that aging is the result of DNA damage, inefficiency of repair, or loss of the integrity of DNA synthesis is referred to as the:
A) catastrophic theory.
B) error-prone theory.
C) somatic mutation hypothesis.
D) neuroendocrine theory.

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The theory proposing that aging results from DNA damage, inefficiency of repair or loss of integrity of DNA synthesis is referred to as the somatic mutation hypothesis. The catastrophic theory proposes that aging occurs as a result of internal factors that overwhelm the body's ability to maintain homeostasis, while the neuroendocrine theory suggests that aging is caused by the decline in function of the neuroendocrine system. The error-prone theory is not a recognized theory of aging.

The Theory of Aging Proposing That Aging Is the Result