programmed death of cells is called _____________________?
Correct answer: B. Apoptosis
- A. Necrosis
- B. Apoptosis
- C. Blood cancer
- D. All of these
Explanation
Apoptosis is programmed cell death, in which a cell is removed through a controlled sequence that usually avoids inflammation. Necrosis is uncontrolled cell death caused by injury or disease, so students may choose it if they treat all forms of cell death as the same process.
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