Apoptosis Regulation by Bcl-2 Family
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What is the primary function of the Bcl-2 family of proteins in the context of apoptosis?

  • To inhibit the release of anti-apoptotic factors from the nucleus
  • To stimulate the release of growth factors for cellular differentiation
  • To regulate the release of death-promoting factors from mitochondria (correct)
  • To activate caspases and induce cell death
  • Where are the Bcl-2 family of proteins primarily localized in the context of apoptosis?

  • Mitochondria
  • Cytoplasm (correct)
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Nucleus
  • What is the primary consequence of the release of death-promoting factors from mitochondria in the context of apoptosis?

  • Cellular quiescence
  • Cell death (correct)
  • Cell differentiation
  • Cell proliferation
  • What is the role of death-promoting factors in the context of apoptosis?

    <p>To induce cell death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate fate of a cell that undergoes apoptosis?

    <p>Cell death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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