3. Apoptosis is characterized by: (A) necrosis (B) programmed cell death (C) membrane leaky syndrome (D) cell cycle arrest process
3. Apoptosis is characterized by:
(A) necrosis
(B) programmed cell death
(C) membrane leaky syndrome
(D) cell cycle arrest process
Answer
Answer: (B) programmed cell death
Explanation: Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death that is a controlled and regulated process. It is distinct from necrosis, which is a form of uncontrolled cell death, and membrane leaky syndrome or cell cycle arrest are not specific characteristics of apoptosis.