Human caspases can be activated by
A)irreparable DNA damage or protein misfolding.
B)infrequency of cell division.
C)high concentrations of vitamin C.
D)a death-signaling ligand being removed from its receptor.
E)electron transport.

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Caspases are a family of protease enzymes playing essential roles in programmed cell death (apoptosis). They can be activated by signals such as irreparable DNA damage or protein misfolding, which trigger the apoptotic pathways.

Human Caspases Can Be Activated by