A Mutation in One Cancer-Related Gene Is Not Enough to Cause

question 86

Multiple Choice

A mutation in one cancer-related gene is not enough to cause a cell to become cancerous.Why?

• A) We have more than two copies of every gene.
• B) Cell division is controlled by many proteins,not just one.
• C) We have two copies of every gene.
• D) Nearby cells will repair the mutation.
• E) The cell has to divide more times to become cancerous.

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