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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which cells die?
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which cells die?
- Formation of blebs on the plasma membrane surface (correct)
- Activation of self-destructive enzymes
- Killed by harmful agents
- Induced to commit apoptosis
What is the purpose of apoptosis?
What is the purpose of apoptosis?
- To promote proper development
- To destroy DNA polymerase
- To digest the cytoskeleton
- To remove harmful cells (correct)
What initiates apoptosis?
What initiates apoptosis?
- Release of proteins within the mitochondria
- Binding of ligand to DNA polymerase
- Ligand-receptor signaling (correct)
- Digestion of the cytoskeleton
What happens to the cell during apoptosis?
What happens to the cell during apoptosis?
What is the final step in apoptosis?
What is the final step in apoptosis?