Regulation of apoptosis involves initial activation of the enzymes called _____, which act as proteases that can trigger a cascade of cellular protein degradation, bringing about eventual DNA fragmentation.
A) apaptase
B) acetylase
C) demethylase
D) nucleases
E) caspases

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Caspases are a family of protease enzymes that play essential roles in programmed cell death (apoptosis) by initiating a cascade that leads to cellular protein degradation and DNA fragmentation.

Regulation of Apoptosis Involves Initial Activation of the Enzymes Called