Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Tumor-Suppressor Genes

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes tumor-suppressor genes?

• A)They are frequently overexpressed in cancerous cells.
• B)They are cancer-causing genes introduced into cells by viruses.
• C)They can encode proteins that promote DNA repair or cell-cell adhesion.
• D)They often encode proteins that stimulate the cell cycle.

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