A Mutation That Causes an Increase in Function in a Tumor

question 6

Multiple Choice

A mutation that causes an increase in function in a tumor suppressor gene would not likely cause cancer because a tumor suppressor protein

• A) normally promotes the cell cycle.
• B) normally responds to growth factors.
• C) activates a signal transduction pathway.
• D) inactivates growth factors.
• E) does not promote cell division.

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