Which of the following is NOT a feature of apoptosis?
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Correct answer: Acute inflammation
Apoptosis is a 'clean' way of cell death where the plasma membrane remains intact, preventing the release of cellular contents. Consequently, it does not elicit an inflammatory response, unlike necrosis.
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