Which of the Following Are Proposed Functions of Autophagy

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are proposed functions of autophagy?

• A)It plays a role in organelle turnover.
• B)It is used to cannibalize organelles when a cell is deprived of nutrients.
• C)It protects organisms against intracellular threats like abnormal protein aggregates and invading bacteria.
• D)It plays a role in the regulated destruction of the cell's own organelles and their replacement.
• E)All of the other answers are correct.

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