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Mitochondria and Apoptosis

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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?

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?

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?

Anti-apoptotic group (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many BH domains do the principal members of the anti-apoptotic BCL family group possess?

Four BH domains (B) Signup and view all the answers

What event indicates that a cell is not healthy and may initiate apoptosis?

Release of cytochrome c into the cytoplasm (C) Signup and view all the answers