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What is the role of apoptosis in cellular processes?
To allow cells to die in a programmed manner
How is apoptosis initiated in the extrinsic pathway?
By FasL binding to Fas receptors on the surface of the target cell
What are the proteins that initiate apoptosis?
Caspases
Which pathway is often triggered by subsets of T lymphocytes?
Extrinsic pathway
What is the final step in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
Caspases activate each other in a self-amplifying process
What role does apoptosis play in growth and development?
Apoptosis plays a crucial role in growth and development, as well as in removing faulty cells.
What is apoptosis?
Apoptosis is a cellular process that allows cells to die in a programmed manner.
What are the two pathways through which caspase activation can occur?
The two pathways through which caspase activation can occur are the extrinsic pathway and the intrinsic pathway.
What is the role of FasL in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
FasL binds to Fas receptors on the surface of the target cell, initiating a series of intracellular events that ultimately lead to apoptosis.
What triggers the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
The extrinsic pathway of apoptosis is often triggered by other cells, particularly subsets of T lymphocytes.
Test your knowledge of apoptosis pathways with this quiz! Learn about the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways, caspase activation, and the role of apoptosis in cellular processes.
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