Predict the effect that the Bax:Bcl-2 complex will have on the apoptotic pathway.
A) The pathway is activated by Bax: Bcl-2.
B) The pathway is inhibited by Bax: Bcl-2.
C) The pathway is not affected by Bax: Bcl-2.
D) The pathway is activated and then is inhibited by Bax:Bcl-2.

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The Bax:Bcl-2 complex inhibits the apoptotic pathway by preventing the release of cytochrome c from the mitochondria, which is necessary for activation of the pathway.

Predict the Effect That the Bax:Bcl-2 Complex Will Have on the Apoptotic