How are apoptosis and mitosis related?
Apoptosis and mitosis are like the yin and yang of cell life! Mitosis creates new cells, while apoptosis gets rid of the old or damaged ones, keeping everything in balance.
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In short, if mitosis is the cell's factory, apoptosis is the quality control department making sure only the good stuff sticks around.
Think of apoptosis and mitosis as the body's cleanup and renovation crew. Apoptosis gets rid of the damaged cells, and mitosis replaces them with brand new ones.
They're two sides of the same coin. Mitosis makes sure new cells are created, while apoptosis ensures old or unhealthy cells are removed to maintain health.
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