This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Apoptosis, Subject name: Pathology
The gene suppresses apoptosis is 
Select and explain. 
A. BCL - 2, B. BAK, C. BAX, D. BAD
A: BCL - 2
Answer: A: BCL - 2 
Explanation: Atni apoptotic Genes: BCL-2, BCL-XL, and MCL-1. Pro apoptotic Genes: BAX and BAK. Sensors: BAD, BIM, BID, Puma and Noxa.