Define apoptosis and explain its role in normal development. What will be an ideal response?


Apoptosis is genetically programmed cell death that removes cells that are not necessary for the final
development of a structure

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The primary component of blood is 

A. protein. B. white blood cells. C. water. D. salts.

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A measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules making up a substance is known as 

A. temperature. B. heat. C. potential. D. phase of matter.

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To be classified as a eukaryote, an organism must have

A) centrioles. B) a cell wall. C) flagella. D) internal membranes. E) sexual reproduction.

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What type of digestion takes place inside the mouth?

A) Absorption only B) Chemical digestion only C) Ingestion only D) Mechanical and chemical digestion E) Mechanical digestion only

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