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Which statement correctly distinguishes apoptosis from necrosis?
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A Apoptosis is accidental, while necrosis is programmed
B Apoptosis is programmed cell death, while necrosis is accidental cell damage
C Both are programmed cell deaths
D Necrosis is controlled by the cell cycle
Explanation

Apoptosis is an orderly, programmed process, whereas necrosis is unplanned cell death caused by injury.

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