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bio_gurl

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Immune-response genes control the immune response by regulating T-cell and B-cell proliferation.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is apoptosis? What happens in the body when apoptosis mechanisms cease to function properly?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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swimkari

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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True

Answer to Question 2

Pre-determined or programmed cell death. If apoptosis mechanisms cease to function properly, cells may continue to proliferate and accumulate in organs or tissues, causing diseases or tumors.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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