In the nematode C.elegans embryo,an overabundance of active ced-3 in cells of the mid region would most likely lead to which result?
A) The cells in that region would become more like those in a more anterior region.
B) The cells in that region would become more like those in a more posterior region.
C) There would be greater apoptosis in that region,which would lead to an overabundance of cells.
D) There would be greater apoptosis in that region,which would lead to a deficiency of cells.
E) There would be less cell death in that region,which would lead to an overabundance of cells.

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An overabundance of active ced-3 in cells would lead to greater apoptosis. In the mid region, this would result in a deficiency of cells. Therefore, the correct choice is D.

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