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Match the term with the definition.
-Herbicide used extensively during the Vietnam War to destroy the Vietcong's jungle hideouts and food supply. Its use was later linked to a wide range of illnesses that veterans and the Vietnamese suffered after the war, including birth defects, cancer, and skin disorders.


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Apoptosis

A programmed cell death process that enables organisms to eliminate damaged or unnecessary cells in a controlled manner.

Infected Cells

Cells that have been invaded and multiplied by pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi.

Healthy Cells

Cells that function normally, contributing to the wellbeing of an organism, typically characterized by regular growth, reproduction, and metabolic activities.

Apoptosis

A programmed cell death process that occurs in multicellular organisms, helping to remove cells that are no longer needed or are a threat to the organism.

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