A Tumor Suppressor Gene Undergoes a Mutation That Causes It

question 54

Multiple Choice

A tumor suppressor gene undergoes a mutation that causes it to lose its normal function. What would be the most likely result of this mutation?

• A) The cell cycle halts and reverses back to the G₀ stage.
• B) The cell loses contact inhibition even when it is not surrounded by other cells.
• C) The cell cycle accelerates.
• D) The cell no longer responds to signals that cause it to stop dividing or undergo apoptosis.
• E) The cell stops dividing permanently and will never re-enter the cell cycle.

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Definitions:

Thinking Patterns

Characteristic ways in which individuals process information, make sense of the world, and solve problems, often influenced by their past experiences and cognitive biases.

Reinforcement Value

The degree to which a particular outcome or reward is desirable or satisfying to an individual, influencing their motivation and behavior.

Habitual Ways

Patterns or routines of behavior that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously.

Defensive Pessimism

A strategy where individuals set low expectations for their performance in order to prepare for possible negative outcomes.