What Type of Mutations Usually Occur in Tumor Suppressor Genes

question 6

Multiple Choice

What type of mutations usually occur in tumor suppressor genes in malignant cells?

• A) Gain of function
• B) Loss of function
• C) Activating
• D) Amplifications

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