Chapter 11 - The Cell Cycle and Cell Division - 11.6 - Cell Death Is Important in Living Organisms - 11.6 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 234: 3

Apoptosis can be brought on by a variety of internal and external signals, including hormones, growth factors, viral infection, or extensive DNA damage. These signals activate specific receptors, which go on to stimulate signal transduction pathways that cause apoptosis.

Apoptosis can be brought on by a variety of internal and external signals, including hormones, growth factors, viral infection, or extensive DNA damage. These signals activate specific receptors, which go on to stimulate signal transduction pathways that cause apoptosis.