SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 34

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Mitochondria.

• The cell organelle involved in apoptosis is the Mitochondria. 
• Apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, is a tightly regulated process that allows the body to remove damaged, old, or unneeded cells in an orderly manner.
• This mechanism is essential for preserving tissue health and function. In the intrinsic pathway of apoptosis, mitochondria play a key role by releasing a protein called cytochrome c into the cell's cytoplasm.
• This release triggers the formation of a protein complex that activates caspase-9, setting off a chain reaction of caspase activation that ultimately leads to the systematic dismantling and removal of the cell.