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According to the metabolic theories of aging, what is the relationship between metabolic rate and aging?
Organisms with higher metabolic rates tend to experience faster aging
What are free radicals?
Harmful byproducts produced during metabolic processes
What is oxidative stress?
An imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body's ability to neutralize them
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between metabolic rate and aging according to the metabolic theories?
Higher metabolic rates lead to faster aging due to increased production of free radicals.
What are free radicals?
Harmful byproducts of metabolic rate.
What is oxidative stress?
The imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body's ability to neutralize them using antioxidants.
Test your knowledge on the metabolic theories of aging and explore how metabolic rate influences the aging process. Discover the key factors and processes that contribute to the rate at which an organism ages.
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