One form of programmed cell death is apoptosis.In which developmental situation would you predict apoptosis would NOT play a major role?
A)growth of nerves and blood vessels into a body segment
B)sculpting of digits in the developing hindlimb
C)growth of the atrial septum in the four-chambered mammalian heart
D)disappearance of the embryonic tail in developing humans

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Apoptosis plays a crucial role in shaping and refining body structures during development. In the growth of nerves and blood vessels into a body segment, apoptosis is not necessary as these structures need to expand and form connections instead of being pruned.

One Form of Programmed Cell Death Is Apoptosis