Apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death occurs when

a. the cell receives certain signals and then sends perforins to kill neighboring cells
b. the cell receives certain signals and digests its own DNA
c. the cell receives certain signals and digests its own membrane
d. none of the above


b. the cell receives certain signals and digests its own DNA

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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