Apoptosis

question 129

Multiple Choice

Apoptosis

• A) occurs in all cells.
• B) involves the formation of the plasma membrane.
• C) does not occur in an embryo.
• D) is a series of programmed events resulting in cell death.
• E) is the same as necrosis.

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Definitions:

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, crucial for various biological functions in all living organisms.

Genetically Unique

Describes an organism or entity that possesses a distinct genetic makeup, differentiating it from all others.

Quantitative Trait

A phenotype that can be measured and is influenced by the combined effects of multiple genes and environmental factors.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.