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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Which of these organelles plays a crucial role in apoptosis?
Options
A Golgi apparatus
B Mitochondrion
Correct Answer
C Lysosome
D Rough ER
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mitochondria play a central role in the intrinsic (mitochondrial) pathway of apoptosis by releasing cytochrome c and other pro-apoptotic factors into the cytoplasm, triggering the caspase cascade.

Hint

It's involved in programmed cell death.

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