What substance signals macropages to destroy self-cells that have committed apoptosis?
A)interleukin-1
B)peptidoglycan
C)complement
D)phosphatidylserine

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When cells undergo apoptosis, phosphatidylserine (PS) is translocated from the inner membrane of the cell to the outer membrane. This acts as a signal for macrophages to engulf and remove the dying cell.

What Substance Signals Macropages to Destroy Self-Cells That Have Committed