Disruptions of the Cell Cycle Quick Check

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There are many points during the cell cycle when the process of division may stop because of a problem. Sometimes the process doesn’t stop. Summarize the function of apoptosis in the cell cycle.(1 point)
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to destroy damaged or old cells
to destroy damaged or old cells

to allow the cell to rest before the cell cycle restarts
to allow the cell to rest before the cell cycle restarts

to facilitate cell reproduction before the cell cycle restarts
to facilitate cell reproduction before the cell cycle restarts

to repair damaged or old cells
to repair damaged or old cells
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to destroy damaged or old cells

Apoptosis is a programmed cell death mechanism that removes damaged, dysfunctional, or unnecessary cells, thereby maintaining tissue homeostasis and preventing the proliferation of potentially harmful cells.