Inactivation of Tumor Suppressor Genes Can Occur as the Result

question 7

Multiple Choice

Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes can occur as the result of

• A)Somatic mutation.
• B)Promoter demethylation.
• C)Loss of heterozygosity.
• D)A and C.
• E)None of the above.

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