Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 18 - The Cell-Division Cycle - Questions - Page 644: Question 18-28 A

Answer

Not advisable. Blocking all apoptosis is a highly invasive and potentially harmful approach to increasing the size of rats.

Work Step by Step

Blocking the natural process of apoptosis, which enables the body to get rid of damaged or undesirable cells, may result in the growth of tumors or other aberrant growths. Therefore it is not advisable.
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