Question

"a group of elderly residents were commenting on how many cell functions decline with age. one resident commented that many of his friends who lived under large electromagnetic towers seemed to experience aging at an accelerated rate in comparison with residents who lived nearby in lakefront housing. this observation is the basis for which theory on aging?"

Answer 1

This theory is the basis of Error theory associated with DNA damage
Error theory associated with DNA damage viewed that the aging process is a result of an error that happens in the process of repairing accumulated DNA damage. The likely cause of this error for elderly could range from both environmental or genetical factor.