Chapter 24, Problem 24.8PS

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason for obtaining such DNA fragments that differ in size by a standard amount of about 200 bp,

Introduction: Apoptosis is a process that results in cell death. It is a type of “programmed cell death”. It is observed in the eukaryotic organisms.  It can occur due to damage of DNA, the release of cell death enzymes and so on. Apoptosis is either intrinsic or extrinsic. In intrinsic apoptosis, the cell kills itself due to cell stress. However, in extrinsic apoptosis, the cell receives certain signals from the outside environment to kill itself.