Answer: Is programmed, orderly cell death without inflammation.
- A Triggers a strong local inflammatory response from surrounding tissue
- B Occurs as sudden, uncontrolled cell death following membrane rupture
- C Is programmed, orderly cell death without inflammation
- D Spreads damage and destroys neighboring healthy tissue
Correct answer: C. Is programmed, orderly cell death without inflammation
Explanation: Apoptosis = programmed cell death: orderly, no inflammation, DNA fragmented, cell pieces cleared by phagocytes. Necrosis is uncontrolled damage-caused death.
Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.