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Tadpoles lose their tails as part

of their life cycle. At a certain
stage in development, the
human fetus acquires individual
fingers and toes. What occurs
in some cells of both species
to explain these changes?

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Answer:

Apoptosis (programed cell death)

Step-by-step explanation:

Apoptosis is a type of controlled cell death. It happens throughout development when cells have to be removed. It also gets rid of diseased cells, such as those that are potentially cancerous, or those infected with a pathogen, for example.

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