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What is the main purpose of apoptosis in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main purpose of apoptosis in eukaryotic cells?
- To induce an inflammatory response
- To prevent cell turnover
- To promote cell growth
- To eliminate unwanted and defective cells (correct)
Which of the following disorders can result from improper regulation of apoptosis?
Which of the following disorders can result from improper regulation of apoptosis?
- Hypertension
- Cancer (correct)
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
What type of signals can trigger apoptosis?
What type of signals can trigger apoptosis?
- A wide variety of signals including Fas ligand, tumor necrosis factor, and growth factor withdrawal (correct)
- Only Fas ligand
- Only growth factor withdrawal
- Only viral or bacterial infection
What is the main role of caspases in the apoptotic process?
What is the main role of caspases in the apoptotic process?
Which of the following proteins can be cleaved by activated caspases during apoptosis?
Which of the following proteins can be cleaved by activated caspases during apoptosis?
What happens to cells during normal development and turnover?
What happens to cells during normal development and turnover?
What is the main purpose of balancing cell loss and cell gain in metazoans?
What is the main purpose of balancing cell loss and cell gain in metazoans?
What is a significant similarity between mitosis and apoptosis?
What is a significant similarity between mitosis and apoptosis?
What sets apoptotic cells apart from cells undergoing mitosis?
What sets apoptotic cells apart from cells undergoing mitosis?
How can manipulation of the cell cycle affect the apoptotic response?
How can manipulation of the cell cycle affect the apoptotic response?
What role do proliferative proteins play in relation to apoptosis?
What role do proliferative proteins play in relation to apoptosis?
What is the mechanism by which apoptotic cells are typically removed from the body?
What is the mechanism by which apoptotic cells are typically removed from the body?
What happens to DNA in apoptotic cells that sets them apart from mitotic cells?
What happens to DNA in apoptotic cells that sets them apart from mitotic cells?
What is a common feature of both mitosis and apoptosis?
What is a common feature of both mitosis and apoptosis?
Why is it important to balance cell loss and cell gain in metazoans?
Why is it important to balance cell loss and cell gain in metazoans?
What is the relationship between genes involved in cell cycle progression and apoptosis regulation?
What is the relationship between genes involved in cell cycle progression and apoptosis regulation?
