What is the term for the process by which cells recycle their own damaged or dysfunctional proteins?

A Proteolysis
B Protein synthesis
C Autophagy ✓
D Apoptosis

Explanation

Autophagy is the process by which cells recycle their own damaged or dysfunctional proteins and organelles.

Source

Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell
Protein Metabolism Biochemistry Protein Degradation Medium NURSING Confidence: high