The degenerative and irreversible changes in the organism is known as

Ageing

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Degradation

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Maturation

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Senescence

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Solution

The correct option is D Senescence
Life cycle of organisms starts from growth and development followed by reproductive phase. After that senescence phase starts in which degenerative changes starts which is generally irreversible and leads to death of organisms.

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