A Mutation in a Tumor Suppressor Gene Would Most Likely

question 63

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a tumor suppressor gene would most likely

• A) have no effect on cells.
• B) decrease the possibility of cancer.
• C) lead to the production of cancer suppressing proteins.
• D) increase the possibility of cancer.
• E) change proto-oncogenes to oncogenes.

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