Why Do Mutations Associated with Cancer Almost Always Occur Sequentially

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why do mutations associated with cancer almost always occur sequentially instead of simultaneously?

• A)The mutations are extremely unlikely to occur in the same cell at the same time.
• B)Each mutation increases cellular growth rate, allowing more cells to have a higher chance of the next mutation.
• C)Each mutation adds to the growth advantage of the ones occurring previously.
• D)All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Texture Gradient

A visual cue used in perception that involves the gradual change in appearance of an object's surface texture as it recedes into the distance, indicating depth.

Linear Perspective

A technique in art and photography that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface, using converging parallel lines.

Depth

The perceived distance from the observer to a target point, often associated with the dimensionality of space in visual perception.

Distance

The amount of space between two points, typically measured physically or conceptually.