The _______ theory of aging suggests that unstable oxygen molecules cause damage to the structure of cells,increasing with age.
A)wear-and-tear
B)cellular clock
C)disengagement
D)free radical

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The theory described matches the free radical theory of aging, which suggests that free radicals (unstable oxygen molecules) cause damage to cells over time, leading to aging and disease. The other choices (wear-and-tear, cellular clock, and disengagement) do not directly relate to the concept of free radicals.

The _______ Theory of Aging Suggests That Unstable Oxygen Molecules