A key function of apoptosis is to
a. form new neurons.
b. guide new neurons to their final position in the brain.
c. spur the growth of dendritic branches.
d. terminate the formation of new neurons within the developing brain.
e. mold an adult nerve cell.
Answer: d. terminate the formation of new neurons within the developing brain.
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