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.


Answer: d. is a series of programmed events resulting in cell death.

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