In Colorectal Cancer, Several Genes Must Be Mutated for a Cell

question 24

Multiple Choice

In colorectal cancer, several genes must be mutated for a cell to develop into a cancer cell. Which of the following kinds of genes would you expect to be mutated?

• A) genes coding enzymes that act in the colon
• B) genes involved in control of the cell cycle
• C) genes that are especially susceptible to mutation
• D) genes regulating cell division in colon bacteria

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