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aero

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on: Jun 29, 2013
Which of the following is characteristic of the product of the p53 gene?
A) It is an activator for other genes.
B) It speeds up the cell cycle.
C) It causes cell death via apoptosis.
D) It allows cells to pass on mutations due to DNA damage.
E) It slows down the rate of DNA replication by interfering with the binding of DNA polymerase.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2013
I'd go with A. It makes sense.


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aero

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2013
Just got my test back, you're right!


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Reply #3 on: Apr 4, 2015
Quote from: Hawke on Jul  1, 2013
I'd go with  . It makes sense.
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