There are two sets of caspases operating during apoptosis.Which of the following statements does not correctly characterize the role of these caspases?
A)One set of caspases are called initators because they receive a signal to activate the second set.
B)One set of capsases are called executioners because they dismantle the cell.
C)Caspases can be unleashed by either internal or external signals.
D)Caspases are normally active during the entire cell cycle.
E)Caspases are responsible for the typical stages a cell goes through during apoptosis.

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Caspases are not normally active during the entire cell cycle. They are only activated during apoptosis, which is a programmed cell death process.

There Are Two Sets of Caspases Operating During Apoptosis