The Normal Function of a Tumor Suppressor Gene Is to

question 31

Multiple Choice

The normal function of a tumor suppressor gene is to

• A) prevent progression of the cell cycle unless conditions are right for moving forward.
• B) suppress the growth of tumors already present in all multicellular eukaryotes.
• C) promote progress through the cell cycle.

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