Errors are accumulated due to translation of genetic code affecting the ageing. The theory is

Mutation theory

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Error catastrophe theory

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Environmental theory

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Gene theory

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Solution

The correct option is B Error catastrophe theory
Error catastrophe is the extinction of an organism as a result of excessive mutations. This theory was put forward by Orgel.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B), 'Error catastrophe theory'.

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