Question

the genetically programmed death of cells is called

○ apoptosis.

○ replication.

○ mitosis.

○ differentiation.

○ metastasis.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Apoptosis: Defined as genetically programmed cell death, matching the question.
• Replication: Involves DNA or cell duplication, not death.
• Mitosis: Is cell division for growth/repair, not death.
• Differentiation: Cells become specialized, not death.
• Metastasis: Spread of cancer cells, not programmed cell death.

Answer:

A. apoptosis.