Programmed theories see aging as a result of genetic instructions.

Programmed Theories

Theories suggesting aging is a result of an organism's genetic programming, positing that the process of aging is predetermined and built into an organism's DNA.

Genetic Instructions

The information encoded in an organism's DNA that guides its development, functioning, and reproduction.

Aging

The process of becoming older, a biological reality that involves changes in physical appearance, biological function, and the capacity to adapt to stress over time.