A Key Function of Apoptosis Is to

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Multiple Choice

A key function of apoptosis is to

• A) form new neurons.
• B) guide new neurons to their final position in the brain.
• C) spur the growth of dendritic branches.
• D) terminate the formation of new neurons within the developing brain.
• E) mold an adult nerve cell.

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Definitions:

Oxygenation

The process of adding oxygen to an environment, often related to the uptake of oxygen by living organisms for respiration.

Acidification

The process of becoming more acidic, often referred to in the context of environmental changes such as ocean acidification due to increased CO2 levels.

Species Diversity

The variety and variability of species within a specific region, ecosystem, or the planet, often used as a measure of the health and complexity of ecological systems.

Originations

The point or process where something begins or is created, often used in the context of biological species or evolutionary developments.