This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General pathology, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'Cytosolic cytochrome C plays an impoant function in \nSelect and explain. \nA. Apoptosis, B. Cell necrosis, C. Electron transpo chain, D. Cell division', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Mitochondria contain several proteins that are capable of inducing apoptosis; these proteins include cytochrome c and other proteins that neutralize endogenous inhibitors of apoptosis. Cytochrome c, together with some cofactors, activates caspase-9. Other proteins that leak out of mitochondria block the activities of caspase antagonists that function as physiologic inhibitors of apoptosis.The net result is the activation of the caspase cascade, ultimately leading to nuclear fragmentation.( Robbins Basic Pathology, 9th edition, page 19 )', 'role': 'assistant'}]