Decide Whether the Statement Makes Sense

question 24

Essay

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-The answer to the question is a whole number but it is not an integer.

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Definitions:

Apoptosis

A process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms.

Proto-oncogene

A normal gene that can become an oncogene due to mutations or increased expression, leading to cancer development.

Growth Factor

A hormone or chemical, secreted by one cell, that may stimulate or inhibit growth of another cell or cells.

Diploid State

The diploid state refers to a cell condition in which two sets of chromosomes are present, one from each parent, characteristic of most adult organisms.