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Which protein is responsible for carrying the stimulus for apoptosis in the extrinsic pathway?
Which protein is responsible for carrying the stimulus for apoptosis in the extrinsic pathway?
- Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) (correct)
- Bcl-2
- Procaspase
- Cytochrome c
What is the role of procaspases in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
What is the role of procaspases in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
- To detect TNF
- To regulate the intrinsic pathway
- To convert other procaspases to caspases (correct)
- To activate executioner caspases
Which type of proteins can stimulate mitochondria to leak proteins in the intrinsic pathway?
Which type of proteins can stimulate mitochondria to leak proteins in the intrinsic pathway?
- Antiapoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family
- Proapoptotic members of the Bcl-2 family (correct)
- Caspases
- BH3-only proteins
What is the role of the TNF receptor in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
What is the role of the TNF receptor in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
Which of the following proteins is NOT a member of the Bcl-2 family?
Which of the following proteins is NOT a member of the Bcl-2 family?
What is the outcome of the activation of the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
What is the outcome of the activation of the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
What is the function of BH3-only proteins in the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
What is the function of BH3-only proteins in the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
What is the outcome of the activation of caspases in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
What is the outcome of the activation of caspases in the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis?
Which type of stimuli triggers apoptosis by the intrinsic pathway?
Which type of stimuli triggers apoptosis by the intrinsic pathway?
