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Mitochondria are responsible for activating caspase during apoptosis.
Mitochondria are responsible for activating caspase during apoptosis.
True
Apoptosis is a process that leads to cell proliferation.
Apoptosis is a process that leads to cell proliferation.
False
Cytochrome C is released by mitochondria to aid in the destruction of healthy cells.
Cytochrome C is released by mitochondria to aid in the destruction of healthy cells.
False
A breakdown in normal apoptosis can be associated with diseases like cancer.
A breakdown in normal apoptosis can be associated with diseases like cancer.
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Caspase is the sole enzyme involved in the process of apoptosis.
Caspase is the sole enzyme involved in the process of apoptosis.
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Study Notes
Apoptosis: Cell Death
- Apoptosis is a crucial biological process for eliminating aged or damaged cells.
- Mitochondria are involved in initiating apoptosis.
- Mitochondria release cytochrome C.
- Cytochrome C activates caspase, a key enzyme in cell destruction during apoptosis.
- Dysfunctional apoptosis is linked to diseases like cancer.
- Mitochondria are thus thought to play a role in cancer development.
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Description
This quiz explores the process of apoptosis, the programmed cell death essential for maintaining cellular health. It covers the role of mitochondria and cytochrome C in initiating this process, as well as the implications of dysfunctional apoptosis in diseases such as cancer.
