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

question 9

Multiple Choice

Apoptosis is Greek for "dropping off" and refers to the programmed cell 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) intercalary meristem
• B) apical meristem
• C) node
• D) lateral meristem
• E) leaf

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Expectancy Theory

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