Which organelle is the primary site of action for the cytoprotective protein Bcl-2?
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Correct answer: Mitochondria
Bcl-2 is an anti-apoptotic protein located in the outer mitochondrial membrane. It prevents the leakage of cytochrome c into the cytosol, thereby inhibiting the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis.
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