Which statement about necrosis is true?
A) It requires ATP.
B) It does not cause inflammation.
C) It may occur when cells are damaged by toxins.
D) It produces nucleosome-sized pieces of chromatin.
E) It results in fragmentation of the cell.

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Necrosis can occur due to various reasons, including physical trauma, toxins, and infections.

Answer: E
 Necrosis results in the breakdown and fragmentation of the cell, which can release intracellular contents and cause inflammation.

The other statements are false. Necrosis does not require ATP, it can cause inflammation, and it produces larger pieces of chromatin (not nucleosome-sized) than apoptosis.

Which Statement About Necrosis Is True