What is the biological significance of apoptosis in the context of viral infections?
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Correct answer: It sacrifices the infected cell to curtail further viral replication
Many cells will undergo apoptosis when they detect viral infection, effectively destroying the 'viral factory.' Consequently, many viruses have evolved mechanisms to produce proteins that inhibit the host's apoptotic pathways.
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