Question

What are some features of apoptotic cells?

Answer 1

Apoptotic cells:

1. Apoptosis is a programmed cell death involving systematic disassembly of cells.
2. It is used to kill unwanted cells in the early stages of development, such as those found between the fingers of a developing hand.
3. In adults, apoptosis is a mechanism that allows the body to get rid of cells that are damaged beyond repair.
4. Apoptosis can also help to prevent cancer.
5. An apoptotic cell has the following characteristics:
   1. Chromatin condensation
   2. DNA degeneration
   3. Cellular shrinkage
   4. The cell's surface becomes ill-defined.
   5. Organelle disassembly