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What is the main role of molecules that bind to specific receptors on the cell surface and trigger apoptosis?
What is the main role of molecules that bind to specific receptors on the cell surface and trigger apoptosis?
- Initiating DNA repair
- Stimulating protein synthesis
- Promoting cell growth
- Inducing cell death (correct)
Which cellular component is released when mitochondria break down during apoptosis?
Which cellular component is released when mitochondria break down during apoptosis?
- Keratin
- UTP
- Cytochrome c (correct)
- ATP
What happens to DNA in the nucleus of cells undergoing apoptosis?
What happens to DNA in the nucleus of cells undergoing apoptosis?
- It forms new chromatin
- It condenses into a supercoiled structure
- It replicates rapidly
- It is degraded (correct)
What is the main function of proteins called caspases in cells undergoing apoptosis?
What is the main function of proteins called caspases in cells undergoing apoptosis?
Which type of cells are attracted to dying cells by the release of ATP and UTP during apoptosis?
Which type of cells are attracted to dying cells by the release of ATP and UTP during apoptosis?
What happens to phosphatidylserine during apoptosis?
What happens to phosphatidylserine during apoptosis?
What are the two ways in which cells can die?
What are the two ways in which cells can die?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cells undergoing necrosis?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cells undergoing necrosis?
What is a trigger of apoptosis that involves the withdrawal of positive signals?
What is a trigger of apoptosis that involves the withdrawal of positive signals?
Which of the following is an example of a negative signal that can induce apoptosis?
Which of the following is an example of a negative signal that can induce apoptosis?
Why is apoptosis important in the body?
Why is apoptosis important in the body?
Which type of cell death occurs due to damage from external forces like poison or bodily injury?
Which type of cell death occurs due to damage from external forces like poison or bodily injury?
What is the role of phagocytes in the context of apoptosis?
What is the role of phagocytes in the context of apoptosis?
Which of the following is an example of the importance of apoptosis in development?
Which of the following is an example of the importance of apoptosis in development?
How do cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) contribute to maintaining the organism's integrity?
How do cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) contribute to maintaining the organism's integrity?
What is the consequence of mutations in the p53 gene?
What is the consequence of mutations in the p53 gene?
Which process provides nutrients for the development of adult structures in insect pupae?
Which process provides nutrients for the development of adult structures in insect pupae?
How do phagocytic cells impact inflammation during apoptosis?
How do phagocytic cells impact inflammation during apoptosis?
