Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Product of the P53

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is characteristic of the product of the p53 gene?

• A) It is an activator for other genes.
• B) It speeds up the cell cycle.
• C) It causes cell death via apoptosis.
• D) It allows cells to pass on mutations due to DNA damage.
• E) It slows down the rate of DNA replication by interfering with the binding of DNA polymerase.

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