What name is given to the fragments that break away from a cell during programmed cell death?

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3 Feb 2020
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The fragments that separate from a cell during the process of programmed cell death are known as apoptotic bodies. These are distinct from necrotic fragments, which result from uncontrolled cell death, and differ from other cellular components such as tuberculous or cytokinetic particles.

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