Which Enzyme Family Plays a Crucial Role in Apoptosis

Question

Which enzyme family plays a crucial role in apoptosis?
A) Caspases
B) Lactases
C) Maltases
D) Kinases
E) Polymerases

Accepted Answer

Caspases are a family of enzymes that play a crucial role in programmed cell death, also known as apoptosis. They are activated through a cascade of events and ultimately cleave various cellular substrates leading to cell death. Therefore, caspases are the best choice for the enzyme family that plays a crucial role in apoptosis. Lactases, maltases, kinases, and polymerases do not play a significant role in apoptosis.