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During apoptosis, which cellular organelle does the work of breaking up the nucleus and causing the cell to die?

ribosome

mitochondrion

lysosome

Golgi apparatus

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Answer: Lysosomes

Explanation: Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes. They break down excess or worn-out cell parts. They may be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria. If the cell is damaged beyond repair, lysosomes can help it to self-destruct in a process called programmed cell death, or apoptosis.

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