Define apoptosis and explain why it is important for a multicellular organism to eliminate abnormal cells.

During mitosis, metaphase, the chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate. Explain why it is important that the chromosomes line up on the metaphase plate.

If chromosomes do not line up correctly the cell should be eliminated by apoptosis. Define apoptosis and explain why it is important for a multicellular organism to eliminate abnormal cells.