Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic Step in a Cell

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic step in a cell undergoing apoptosis?

• A) The cell rounds up and bulges.
• B) The cell retains the ability to divide continuously.
• C) Chromatin condenses and enzymes cut the chromosomes into equal-sized pieces.
• D) The cell shatters into membrane enclosed fragments.
• E) The cell dies.

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Definitions:

Respiratory Capacity

The total amount of air the lungs can hold, encompassing tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume, expiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.

Vital Capacity (VC)

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale after a maximum inhalation, measuring lung health and function.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred, leading to severe breathing difficulties.

Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)

The maximum volume of air that can be inhaled beyond the normal tidal volume inhalation, used in pulmonary function testing.