What cell process is normally responsible for removal of redundant, damaged, aged, or defective cells?

a. Apoptosis
b. Repression
c. Translocation
d. Progression


ANS: A
Apoptosis is the normal cell process that is responsible for removal of redundant, damaged, aged, or defective cells.

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