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Apoptosis is important during the development of a human embryo because it:
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A increases the number of gametes
B removes unwanted cells, such as those between the developing fingers
C doubles the chromosome number
D forms the cell wall
Explanation

Apoptosis removes unneeded cells, for example the webbing between the fingers is removed by programmed cell death.

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