Apoptosis
A) is a form of programmed cell death AND results specifically in T cell death.
B) is induced in target cells by effector T cytotoxic cells AND results specifically in T cell death.
C) results specifically in T cell death AND refers to the transformation of B cells into plasma cells.
D) is a form of programmed cell death AND is induced in target cells by effector T cytotoxic cells.
E) refers to the transformation of B cells into plasma cells.

Question

Apoptosis
A) is a form of programmed cell death AND results specifically in T cell death.
B) is induced in target cells by effector T cytotoxic cells AND results specifically in T cell death.
C) results specifically in T cell death AND refers to the transformation of B cells into plasma cells.
D) is a form of programmed cell death AND is induced in target cells by effector T cytotoxic cells.
E) refers to the transformation of B cells into plasma cells.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death, and it can be induced in target cells by effector T cytotoxic cells. It is not specific to T cells, as other cells can undergo apoptosis as well. Therefore, the best choice is D.