Answer to Question #93791 in Molecular Biology for Kylie

Question

2.2 Explain why eukaryotic cells undergo apoptosis.

Answer 1

Apoptosis is a programmed cell death. The process is orderly whereby the cell components are packaged in small membranes to be disposed by certain immune cells. Apoptosis is necessary in eukaryotic cells simply because it helps in removing death cells, eliminates virus-infected and cancerous cells, and it maintains balance in human body.