Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Characteristic of Tumor-Suppressor

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

• A) They are frequently overexpressed in cancerous cells.
• B) They are cancer-causing genes introduced into cells by viruses.
• C) They encode proteins that help prevent uncontrolled cell growth.
• D) They often encode proteins that stimulate the cell cycle.