[Campbell Biology P.1108] How many cells are observed to undergo programmed cell death during... | Practice Question

How many cells are observed to undergo programmed cell death during normal C. elegans development, according to the provided text?

  • A: 4 cells.
  • B: 131 cells.
  • C: All germ cells.
  • D: Only cells without P granules.

Explanation

The text clearly states, "Lineage analysis demonstrated that exactly 131 cells die during normal C. elegans development." This is a direct factual recall from the provided information.