Apoptosis has been found to begin early on in development (i.e.prior to gastrulation).How would a lack of apoptosis affect the process of development?
A)Neural tube closure would not occur.
B)The epidermis layer would join together.
C)Formation of the blastopore would not occur.
D)Formation of the notochord would not occur.

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Apoptosis is crucial for neural tube closure, as it helps remove cells to allow the neural folds to fuse properly. Without apoptosis, this process would be disrupted.

Apoptosis Has Been Found to Begin Early on in Development