How does apoptosis differ from necrosis in terms of cellular impact?

• A. Necrosis is a regulated process that prevents damage to surrounding cells, while apoptosis is unregulated.
• B. Both apoptosis and necrosis are unregulated processes that damage surrounding cells.
• C. Apoptosis is a regulated process that prevents damage to surrounding cells, while necrosis is unregulated and can harm nearby cells.
• D. Apoptosis and necrosis are both forms of cell division.

Answer: (C)