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Biology Question on Cell: the unit of life

One of the major reasons for apoptosis is

A

lack of polymerases

B

activity of endonucleases

C

activity of mitochondria

D

reduced food intake.

Answer

activity of endonucleases

Explanation

Solution

Apoptosis is programmed cell death which is mediated through selective activation of endogenous endonucleases, which result in cleavage of chromatin at regularly spaced sites