Asked by Bryan Oldewurtel on May 05, 2024
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Apoptosis refers to cell death and
A) is always biologically detrimental to an organism.
B) can be programmed and is essential to normal development.
C) is the accumulation of genetic errors.
D) is a failure in the translation or transcription mechanism.
E) is any failure of the genetic machinery to work correctly.
Apoptosis
A process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, helping to eliminate cells that are no longer needed or are a threat to the organism.
Programmed Cell Death
The process by which cells intentionally die as part of an organism's growth or development, also known as apoptosis.
- Recognize the importance and mechanisms of apoptosis in cellular functions.
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Marco ValdezMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Apoptosis can be programmed and is essential to normal development. It plays a crucial role in removing unwanted or damaged cells in a controlled and regulated manner. It is not always biologically detrimental to an organism and is not the accumulation of genetic errors or a failure in translation or transcription.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance and mechanisms of apoptosis in cellular functions.