Programmed Cell Death (Apoptosis)

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Multiple Choice

Programmed cell death (apoptosis)

• A) occurs in cells that have been deprived of essential nutrients.
• B) occurs only in cells that have damaged DNA.
• C) is a natural process during development.
• D) is signaled by the initiation of mitosis.
• E) is well controlled in cancer cells.

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Definitions:

Pathogen

A microorganism capable of causing disease.

Prokaryotic Cells

Simple, single-celled organisms without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, such as bacteria.

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

Chromosome

Thread-like structure composed of DNA.