An Example of Programmed Cell Death Is the Differentiation Of

question 50

Multiple Choice

An example of programmed cell death is the differentiation of:

• A)parenchyma cells.
• B)collenchyma cells.
• C)cells of the cortex.
• D)the secondary cell wall.
• E)tracheary elements.

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