Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781285866932
Author: Lauralee Sherwood
Publisher: Cengage Learning
bartleby

Concept explainers

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 2.7, Problem 4CYU
Summary Introduction

To compare:

The contrasting traits of apoptosis and necrosis.

Introduction:

Every cell has a built-in biochemical pathway that, if triggered, causes the cell to kill itself. The killing process takes place as a result of leakage of mitochondrial cytochrome c. This cytochrome outside the mitochondria exerts the function of activating intracellular protein snipping enzymes that causes the breaking down of the cell into small pieces.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Compare and contrast cell death by apoptosis and by necrosis.
Why is apoptosis preferable to necrosis?
compare and contrast NECROSIS and APOPTOSIS. How important APOPTOSIS is in contributing to the overall homeostatic events in the body?

Chapter 2 Solutions

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Biology
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Text book image
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning