The extrinsic pathway of apoptosis is initiated by the binding of ligands to which type of receptors?
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Correct answer: Death receptors (e.g., Fas or TNF receptor)
The extrinsic pathway starts when external signaling molecules, such as Fas ligand (FasL), bind to transmembrane death receptors. This binding recruits adapter proteins that activate initiator caspase-8.
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