Apoptosis Is Greek for "Dropping Off" and Refers to the Programmed

question 28

Multiple Choice

Apoptosis is Greek for "dropping off" and refers to the programmed death of cells that attach the petiole to the stem.When these cells die in the fall,the leaves drop.Cells in which part of the plant are undergoing apoptosis?

• A)lateral meristem only
• B)apical meristem only
• C)all types of meristem
• D)leaf
• E)node

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