The process of cell death that is programmed and essential for normal development is:
A. Autolysis
B. Necrosis
C. Apoptosis
D. Phagocytosis
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Apoptosis is a genetically controlled, energy-dependent process of programmed cell death that removes unwanted, damaged, or infected cells without causing inflammation. It is vital for development (e.g., separation of digits in fingers) and tissue homeostasis. Necrosis is traumatic cell death causing inflammation. Autolysis is self-digestion after death, phagocytosis is engulfment.
Explanation:
Anabaena azollae is a heterocystous cyanobacterium that lives symbiotically in the dorsal leaf cavities of the water fern Azolla. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen, providing a natural nitrogen source for rice paddies when Azolla is used as green manure. Nostoc is free-living or lichen symbiont, Rhizobium and Azotobacter are bacteria.
Explanation:
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary promotes the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles and stimulates estrogen secretion. LH triggers ovulation, estrogen proliferates endometrium, progesterone maintains it.
Explanation:
Adenylyl cyclase converts ATP to cyclic AMP (cAMP), a second messenger. Phosphodiesterase breaks down cAMP, PKA is activated by cAMP, PLC produces IP₃ and DAG.
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