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Which organelle releases cytochrome c into the cytoplasm to initiate apoptosis?
Which organelle releases cytochrome c into the cytoplasm to initiate apoptosis?
- Mitochondria (correct)
- Nucleus
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
What is the role of cytochrome c in mitochondria?
What is the role of cytochrome c in mitochondria?
- Controlling mitochondrial integrity
- Enhancing cell death
- Producing energy for cell viability (correct)
- Preventing apoptosis
What determines the release of pro-apoptotic proteins like cytochrome c from mitochondria?
What determines the release of pro-apoptotic proteins like cytochrome c from mitochondria?
- Number of BH domains possessed by cytochrome c
- Integrity of the outer mitochondrial membrane (correct)
- Presence of BCL2 gene
- Location within the cytoplasm
Which group of BCL family members prevent leakage of cytochrome c from mitochondria?
Which group of BCL family members prevent leakage of cytochrome c from mitochondria?
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How many BH domains do the principal members of the anti-apoptotic BCL family group possess?
How many BH domains do the principal members of the anti-apoptotic BCL family group possess?
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What event indicates that a cell is not healthy and may initiate apoptosis?
What event indicates that a cell is not healthy and may initiate apoptosis?
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