A programmed cell change that results in cell death is referred to as

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Apoptosis is a programmed cell death that occurs naturally in our bodies. This mechanism is important to eliminate damaged, infected or unwanted cells such as cancerous cells. It is regulated by a series of signaling pathways that triggers a cascade of events leading to the death of the cell. The other options (B, C, D) do not describe programmed cell death, but rather cellular processes such as the inhibition of cell growth, regulation of protein activity and the spread of cancer cells.

A Programmed Cell Change That Results in Cell Death Is