The idea that somatic cells exist only to further the persistence of germ cells (egg and sperm). The body only needs to be in good condition through the normal reproductive life of an organism and there is no need to maintain the body after that time. Group of answer choices
The correct answer is Disposable soma theory of aging
Explanation:
The disposable soma theory of ageing states that organisms age due to an evolutionary trade-off between growth, reproduction, and DNA repair maintenance.