Which Phrase BEST Describes the Role of Mitochondria in Apoptosis $\beta$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which phrase BEST describes the role of mitochondria in apoptosis?

• A) escape of cytochrome c into the cytoplasm
• B) increased rate of fatty acid \(\beta\) oxidation
• C) an increase in permeability of outer membrane
• D) uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation
• E) both escape of cytochrome c into the cytoplasm and an increase in permeability of outer membrane

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