Tumor Suppressor Genes

question 64

Multiple Choice

Tumor suppressor genes

• A)are frequently overexpressed in cancerous cells.
• B)are cancer-causing genes introduced into cells by viruses.
• C)can encode proteins that promote DNA repair or cell-cell adhesion.
• D)often encode proteins that stimulate the cell cycle.
• E)all of the above

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