Origin of programmed cell death.

Subject: Origin of programmed cell death.

Date: Tue Aug 31 14:06:39 1999
Posted by Matthew Barchok
Grade level: undergrad School: University of Akron
City: Akron State/Province: OH Country: U.S.A.
Area of science: Evolution
ID: 936122799.Ev

Message:


Proteins that kill a cell don't seem to be of much advantage to a simple 
life form.  What steps are thought to have led to the evolution of 
programmed cell death?

Re: Origin of programmed cell death.

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