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Apoptosome

Apoptosome is a tiny structure inside the cells of our bodies. It's like a cell's garbage disposal. It helps to get rid of dead or damaged cells by breaking them down into tiny pieces. When a cell has been damaged or has outlived its usefulness, the apoptosome gets to work and breaks it down into tiny bits. This helps to keep our bodies healthy.
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