Animal cells that are present only for a brief developmental phase will, following completion of that phase, undergo
A) diapause.
B) apoptosis
C) meiosis.
D) oxidative phosphorylation.
E) re-differentiation.

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The process described in the question suggests the cells have a limited role or function in development, and that once their task is complete, they are no longer needed. In these cases, the cell will typically undergo programmed cell death, or apoptosis, to make way for the next developmental stages. None of the other options listed describe this phenomenon.

Animal Cells That Are Present Only for a Brief Developmental