CELL DIVISION
THE CELL CYCLE
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Question
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Programmed cell death is known as ____
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Apoptosis
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Oncogene
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Proto-oncogene
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Tumor suppressor gene
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -(PROH-gramd sel deth) A type of cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a cell lead to its death. This is one method the body uses to get rid of unneeded or abnormal cells. The process of programmed cell death may be blocked in cancer cells. Also called apoptosis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Also called programmed cell death.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cells predominantly die via apoptosis or necrosis. Since apoptosis is a form of tightly regulated genetically controlled self-orchestrated cell death, it is often referred to as programmed cell death (PCD).
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