Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 50.5, Problem 3SB
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The activation state of CED-9 (Cell death abnormality gene 9) plays a crucial role in apoptosis.

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Apoptosis is also called programmed cell death. This type of cell death occurs orderly, which involves the cell shrinkage, and nuclear and chromosomal fragmentation leading to cell death. It helps in the removal of cancerous and infected cells from the body.

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