If a cell is too badly damaged to survive, it can use enzymes called caspases to undergo programmed cell death, also known as autophagy phagocytosis haemolysis apoptosis
Added by Robert R.
Close
Step 1
What is programmed cell death? Programmed cell death, or apoptosis, is a natural process in which cells undergo a controlled and organized self-destruction. It is a crucial mechanism for maintaining tissue homeostasis, eliminating damaged or unnecessary cells, and Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Prashant Bana and 55 other Biology educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
cells have an inbuilt mechanism of killing itself (apoptosis) when things "go wrong". However, sometimes this ability is lost and uncontrolled cell growth develops leading to cancer. Explain how this cancer can develop with refence to oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, carcinogenes, and characteristics of cancer cells.
James K.
Lochan U.
If cells are severely damaged and cannot be repaired, cells may initiate what process? Select one: - Apoptosis - Pinocytosis - Necrosis - Immune activation - Autophagy
Madhur L.
Recommended Textbooks
Biology for AP Courses
Objective Biology for NEET
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
200,000+
Students learning Biology with Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD
