Which apoptosis pathway is initiated by extracellular ligands binding to specialized receptors on the target cell membrane?
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Correct answer: Extrinsic (death receptor) pathway
The extrinsic pathway of apoptosis is activated when death ligands (e.g., Fas ligand) bind to death receptors on the cell membrane, triggering a cascade that activates caspases and leads to programmed cell death.
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