Question

what is the term for the programmed death of cells?
a. kinase
b. cyclin
c. carcinogen
d. apoptosis

Explanation:

• Option A: A kinase is an enzyme that phosphorylates other molecules, not related to programmed cell death.
• Option B: Cyclins are proteins that regulate the cell cycle, not cell death.
• Option C: A carcinogen is a substance that causes cancer, not related to programmed cell death.
• Option D: Apoptosis is the term for programmed cell death, which is a controlled process of cell death important for development and maintaining tissue homeostasis.

Answer:

D. apoptosis