A Mutation in the ______ Results in Uncontrolled Cell Division

question 22

Multiple Choice

A mutation in the ______ results in uncontrolled cell division. This mutation can lead to cancer.

• A) ERBB-2
• B) p53 genes
• C) BRCA1 genes
• D) TP53 genes

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