Which of the following correctly describes apoptosis?
A) cells flatten out
B) cells adhere more closely to their neighbors
C) nucleus fragments
D) plasma membrane becomes thicker and more dense
E) the cell divides into two daughter cells

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Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death. One of the characteristic features of apoptosis is the fragmentation of the nucleus, which is caused by the activation of enzymes called caspases that break down the nuclear DNA. The other choices do not accurately describe apoptosis.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes Apoptosis