An orderly,genetically programmed cell death is referred to as ________,while disorganized pathological cell death is referred to as ________.
A)apoptosis;synapsis
B)apoptosis;necrosis
C)necrosis;apoptosis
D)synapsis;necrosis
E)necrosis;synapsis

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Apoptosis is a naturally occurring process of programmed cell death that is essential for normal development and maintenance of healthy tissue. Necrosis, on the other hand, is a non-programmed, pathological form of cell death that occurs due to injury or disease. Therefore, the best choice is B, where apoptosis refers to orderly, genetically programmed cell death and necrosis refers to disorganized pathological cell death.

An Orderly,genetically Programmed Cell Death Is Referred to as ________,While