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
All of the following are stress sensors/regulators for apoptosis, except ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Puma, B. BAX, C. Noxa, D. BiM
B: BAX
Answer: B: BAX 
Explanation: All of the above are stress sensor for apoptosis except BAX gene. BAX gene is a pro-apoptotic gene which promotes apoptosis All other 3 options are stress sensors which balance/regulate apoptosis PRO-APOPTOTIC ANTI-APOPTOTIC SENSORS BAK gene BAX gene TP53 gene (most imp) coicosteroids promotes apoptosis BCl - 2 gene BCl - XL gene MCl- 1 sex steroids inhibits apoptosis BiM gene BiD gene Puma gene Noxa gene balances apoptosis