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Author Question: Tumor-suppressor genes A) are frequently overexpressed in cancerous cells. B) ar (Read 624 times)

aero

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on: Jun 29, 2013
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.


Hawke

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


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


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