6 Questions
Which organelle releases cytochrome c into the cytoplasm to initiate apoptosis?
Mitochondria
What is the role of cytochrome c in mitochondria?
Producing energy for cell viability
What determines the release of pro-apoptotic proteins like cytochrome c from mitochondria?
Integrity of the outer mitochondrial membrane
Which group of BCL family members prevent leakage of cytochrome c from mitochondria?
Anti-apoptotic group
How many BH domains do the principal members of the anti-apoptotic BCL family group possess?
Four BH domains
What event indicates that a cell is not healthy and may initiate apoptosis?
Release of cytochrome c into the cytoplasm
This quiz explores the role of mitochondria in apoptosis, focusing on the release of death-inducing molecules like cytochrome c from the intermembrane space to the cytoplasm. Learn how these organelles play a dual role in sustaining cell viability and triggering the apoptosis process.
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